The Lifted Cup (1921)

By Jessie Belle Rittenhouse and Jessie Belle 1869-1948 Rittenhouse

Book Overview

The Lifted Cup is a novel written by Jessie B. Rittenhouse and first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Margaret, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Margaret is a talented artist, but her family and society expect her to marry and settle down.As Margaret navigates her way through life, she meets a variety of characters who help shape her perspective and influence her decisions. These include her family members, friends, and romantic interests. The novel explores themes of love, family, social expectations, and personal growth.Throughout the book, Margaret faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including a difficult family situation, a failed engagement, and financial struggles. However, she ultimately finds happiness and fulfillment by pursuing her passion for art and forging her own path in life.The Lifted Cup is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of early 20th century America, while also exploring timeless themes that are still relevant today. Rittenhouse's writing is engaging and evocative, and her characters are well-drawn and relatable. Overall, this is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and historical fiction.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: 1163929271
• ISBN13: 9781163929278
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"