The Consumptive (1850)

By Gertrude

Book Overview

The Consumptive is a novel written by Gertrude, first published in 1850. The story follows the life of a young woman named Helen, who is diagnosed with consumption (tuberculosis) and given a limited time to live. Despite her illness, Helen remains determined to live life to the fullest and make the most of the time she has left. She travels to Italy with her family, where she falls in love with a young artist named Carlo. However, their relationship is complicated by her illness and the societal expectations of the time. Throughout the novel, Helen struggles with the physical and emotional toll of her illness, while also grappling with the limitations placed on her as a woman in the 19th century. The Consumptive is a poignant and emotional portrayal of life with a chronic illness, and a reflection on the societal norms and expectations of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166929159
• ISBN13: 9781166929152
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"