Perennia (1898) - Paperback

by Alice Emelye Hanscom (Author)

Perennia is a novel written by Alice Emelye Hanscom and published in 1898. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Perennia, who is born into a wealthy family in the late 19th century. Perennia is a strong-willed and independent woman, who defies the norms and expectations of her society. She is passionate about education and women's rights, and dreams of a life beyond the confines of her privileged upbringing.As she grows older, Perennia faces various challenges and obstacles, including the disapproval of her family and the limitations placed on women in her time. She falls in love with a man who shares her ideals and aspirations, but their relationship is threatened by societal pressures and the expectations of their families.Throughout the novel, Perennia struggles to find her place in the world and to reconcile her desire for independence with the expectations of her social class and gender. The story is a powerful exploration of the limitations placed on women in the late 19th century, and a celebration of the strength and resilience of those who dared to challenge them.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.