The Third Miss Symons (1913)

By F M B 1872 Mayor and F.M. Mayor

Book Overview

The Third Miss Symons is a novel written by Flora Macdonald Mayor and published in 1913. The book tells the story of Miss Henrietta Symons, the third daughter of a middle-class family living in a small town in England. Henrietta, or ""Etta"" as she is called, is a spinster who has never married and has lived her entire life in the shadow of her more attractive and outgoing sisters.The novel is told in the first person from Etta's point of view and covers a period of several decades, from her childhood to middle age. It explores the themes of loneliness, social isolation, and the struggle for self-acceptance. Etta is a complex character who is both sympathetic and frustrating, as she struggles to find her place in the world and come to terms with her own limitations.As the story unfolds, we see Etta's relationships with her family, friends, and acquaintances, as well as her own inner thoughts and feelings. The novel is a character study that delves deeply into the psychology of its protagonist, and it is also a commentary on the social norms and expectations of the time.Overall, The Third Miss Symons is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a nuanced portrait of a woman grappling with the challenges of life in early 20th century England. It is a classic of English literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 116412126X
• ISBN13: 9781164121268
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

a classic!

This book is both heartbreaking and inspiring. I read it again and again every two years or so. The author really understands the human heart, with its ability to experience great disapointment and sorrow, but also perseverance and strenghth.