The Eternal Years (1877)

By Fanny Charlotte Montgomery

Book Overview

The Eternal Years is a novel written by Fanny Charlotte Montgomery and published in 1877. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Edith Vere, who is born into a wealthy family in England. Edith is a beautiful and intelligent girl, but she is also restless and unhappy with her life. She longs for something more meaningful than the shallow existence of high society.As Edith grows older, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with the world around her. She witnesses the hypocrisy and cruelty of the upper classes, as well as the poverty and suffering of the lower classes. She becomes involved in various social causes and philanthropic endeavors, but she still feels a sense of emptiness and longing.Eventually, Edith meets a man named Hugh Colman, who shares her ideals and passions. They fall in love and marry, but their happiness is short-lived. Hugh becomes ill and dies, leaving Edith alone and heartbroken. She is forced to confront the reality of death and the fleeting nature of life.Despite her grief, Edith finds solace in her faith and her belief in the eternal nature of the soul. She comes to realize that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found in a life of service and love for others. The novel ends with Edith dedicating herself to helping the poor and needy, finding a sense of purpose and meaning in her life.Overall, The Eternal Years is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It offers a powerful message of hope and redemption, reminding readers that even in the face of tragedy and despair, there is always the possibility of renewal and growth.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: 1437289339
• ISBN13: 9781437289336
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"