Selina: Her Hopeful Efforts and Her Livelier Failures

Language: EnglishPublished: July 15, 2014

Subjects:

Young women Fiction Teachers United States Social life and customs 19th century Families

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction Literature

Authors:

Martin, George Madden
1866 - 1946
Williams, H. D. [Illustrator]

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About this book

In a time when societal norms dictated the roles of women, "Selina: Her Hopeful Efforts and Her Livelier Failures" by George Madden Martin captures the spirit of a young girl striving for autonomy. Set against the backdrop of the late Victorian era, Selina Auboussier Wistar grapples with her ambitions and the expectations placed upon her, embodying the struggle for self-definition. Through her hopeful endeavors and spirited misadventures, the novel explores themes of resilience and identity, making it a poignant reflection on personal growth. Ideal for students and civic activists, this work invites readers to consider the complexities of societal pressures and the pursuit of individual dreams.