Vanessa (1874)

By Margaret Agnes Paull

Book Overview

Vanessa (1874) is a novel written by Margaret Agnes Paull. The story is set in the 19th century and revolves around the life of the titular character, Vanessa, who is a young woman from a wealthy family. Vanessa is a headstrong and independent woman who defies the societal norms of her time and pursues her dreams of becoming an artist. She falls in love with a struggling artist named Julian, who reciprocates her feelings.However, their love is challenged by the class differences between them and the disapproval of Vanessa's family. Vanessa's father, a wealthy businessman, disapproves of her relationship with Julian and tries to separate them. Vanessa's mother, on the other hand, sympathizes with her daughter's desires and tries to help her.As the story progresses, Vanessa faces several challenges and obstacles in her personal and professional life. She struggles to balance her love for Julian with her desire to pursue her artistic ambitions. She also faces financial difficulties and has to rely on the support of her friends and family to continue her artistic pursuits.The novel explores themes of love, class, gender roles, and the pursuit of individuality. It also provides a glimpse into the life and struggles of women in the 19th century. Overall, Vanessa (1874) is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in the Victorian era.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: 1164181246
• ISBN13: 9781164181248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"