Unquenched Fire: A Novel (1912)

By Alice Gerstenberg

Book Overview

Unquenched Fire is a novel written by Alice Gerstenberg and published in 1912. The story is set in Chicago and revolves around a young woman named Elizabeth Dean who is struggling to find her place in the world. Elizabeth is a talented artist but is forced to work as a stenographer to support herself. She is also in love with a man named John, who is married to another woman.As Elizabeth tries to navigate her way through life, she meets a group of suffragettes who are fighting for women's rights. She becomes involved in their cause and begins to question the traditional gender roles that have been imposed on her. However, her involvement in the suffrage movement puts her at odds with John, who is opposed to the idea of women's liberation.As the story unfolds, Elizabeth must decide whether to follow her heart and pursue her passion for art or to conform to society's expectations and marry John. Along the way, she discovers the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what she believes in.Unquenched Fire is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and social justice. It is a timeless story that still resonates 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: 1164198467
• ISBN13: 9781164198468
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"