The Love Affairs of an Old Maid by Lilian Bell
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"The Love Affairs of an Old Maid" by Lilian Bell is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows an unnamed narrator who reflects on her life as an old maid, delving into her thoughts and observations about love, relationships, and the societal expectations faced by women. Through her candid and humorous musings, she introduces readers to various characters in her life, highlighting the complexities and often bittersweet nature
of love and companionship. At the start of the novel, the narrator grapples with turning thirty and the label of "old maid," examining her identity and self-perception. She engages in witty reflections about societal views on women who remain unmarried, and through a series of vignettes, she provides glimpses into the love lives of her friends. The opening chapters set the tone for the exploration of romantic entanglements, as the narrator recounts her own unfulfilled desires while also observing the relationships of those around her, including a troubled marriage and other various dynamics of love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bell, Lilian, 1867-1929 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04022064 |
| Title | The Love Affairs of an Old Maid |
| Credits | Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Anne Storer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Single women -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22047 |
| Release Date | Jul 11, 2007 |
| Last Update | Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 5677 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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