The Professor's Daughter: A Tale (1882)

By Albert Eubule Evans

Book Overview

The Professor's Daughter: A Tale is a novel written by Albert Eubule Evans and was first published in 1882. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Editha Percival, the daughter of a distinguished professor. Editha is a bright and intelligent young woman who has been sheltered from the world by her father. She is content with her life until she meets a charming young man named Harold Gwynne, who is a friend of her father's. As Editha and Harold grow closer, she begins to question the strict rules her father has imposed on her life. She longs for freedom and the chance to experience the world outside of her father's academic circle. However, her father disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Despite her father's objections, Editha and Harold continue to meet in secret. However, their romance is threatened when a scandalous rumor about Harold's past is revealed. Editha must decide whether to follow her heart or obey her father's wishes. The Professor's Daughter: A Tale is a timeless story about love, family, and the struggle for independence. It offers a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of the Victorian era, as well as the challenges faced by women who sought to break free from traditional gender roles.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: 1120918715
• ISBN13: 9781120918710
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"