The Jamesons (1899)

By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Book Overview

The Jamesons is a novel written by Mary E. Freeman in 1899. The story revolves around the Jameson family, who are wealthy and influential members of their community. The family is led by the patriarch, Mr. Jameson, who is a successful businessman and politician. His wife, Mrs. Jameson, is a socialite who is obsessed with maintaining the family's reputation and status. The novel explores the lives of the Jameson children, particularly the eldest daughter, Edith, who is conflicted between her duty to her family and her desire for independence. Edith's younger sister, Gertrude, is portrayed as the perfect daughter who follows in her mother's footsteps. The Jameson's son, Arthur, is a troubled young man who struggles with his identity and purpose in life. As the story unfolds, the Jameson family is faced with a series of scandals and tragedies that threaten to tear them apart. The novel delves into themes of family, social class, and the constraints placed upon women in society during the late 19th century. Overall, The Jamesons is a compelling tale of a family's struggle to maintain their position in society while grappling with their own personal demons. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of life during a time of great change and upheaval in American history.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: 1163967629
• ISBN13: 9781163967621
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"