The Professor's Legacy (1905)

By Cecily Wilhelmine Sidgwick

Book Overview

The Professor's Legacy is a novel written by Mrs. Alfred Sidgwick and published in 1905. The story follows the life of Professor Richard Elton, a respected academic who has dedicated his life to the study of ancient languages and literature. When he dies, he leaves behind a mysterious legacy that his family and colleagues are eager to uncover.The novel explores the themes of family, inheritance, and the pursuit of knowledge. As the characters delve deeper into the Professor's legacy, they uncover secrets from his past that challenge their perceptions of him and their own relationships with each other.The story is set in the early 20th century in England, and the author provides rich descriptions of the academic and social milieu of the time. The characters are well-developed and their interactions are nuanced and realistic.Overall, The Professor's Legacy is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family relationships and the enduring legacy of intellectual pursuits.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: 1104503174
• ISBN13: 9781104503178
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"