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Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a novel written by Caroline Ticknor and published in 1902. The story follows the life of Miss Belladonna, a wealthy and beautiful woman who is determined to climb the social ladder in New York City. She is obsessed with becoming a member of the elite upper class and will stop at nothing to achieve her goal.Throughout the novel, Miss Belladonna uses her charm and cunning to manipulate those around her, including her own family and friends. She attends exclusive parties, hobnobs with the rich and famous, and even marries a wealthy man to secure her position in society.However, as she rises higher in the social hierarchy, Miss Belladonna begins to realize the emptiness of her pursuits. She becomes disillusioned with the shallow and superficial world of the upper class and starts to question her own values and goals.The novel is a biting satire of the social climbing and materialism that was prevalent in turn-of-the-century America. It exposes the hypocrisy and moral decay of the upper class and challenges readers to question their own values and priorities.Overall, Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a thought-provoking and entertaining novel that offers a scathing critique of American society at the turn of the 20th century.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.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.

Poe's Helen is a book written by Caroline Ticknor that explores the life of Helen Whitman, a poet and writer who had a brief but intense relationship with Edgar Allan Poe. The book delves into the story of their relationship, which began when Whitman wrote a letter to Poe expressing her admiration for his work. The two corresponded for some time before finally meeting in person, and their relationship quickly became passionate and intense.The book also explores the wider context of Whitman's life, including her struggles with mental illness and her attempts to establish herself as a writer in a male-dominated literary world. It examines the ways in which her relationship with Poe influenced her work, and how her own experiences informed Poe's writing.Throughout the book, Ticknor draws on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of Whitman and her relationship with Poe. The book is a fascinating exploration of the lives of two of America's most iconic writers, and sheds new light on the complexities of their relationship and the literary world in which they lived.1916. Illustrated. A study of Sarah Helen Whitman, poet, essayist, Transcendentalist, spiritualist and romantic interest of Edgar Allen Poe. Contents: Sarah Helen Whitman; Mrs. Whitman's Early Life; Friendship with Curtis and Hay; The Romance of The Raven; Poe's Love-Letters; The Broken Engagement and Poe's Death; Mrs. Whitman's Sonnets to Poe; Clemm-Whitman Correspondence; Mrs. Whitman's Letters; Poe's Women Friends; Rival Biographers; Stephane Mallarme; and Mrs. Whitman's Last Days.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.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

May Alcott, the youngest of the four Alcott sisters, is best known to readers as "Amy" in the beloved classic "Little Women," written by her sister Louisa May Alcott. Caroline Ticknor's 1928 memoir describes May as the vibrant artist of the family (as was the semi-fictional Amy), with an enthusiasm for beauty, people, and life. A half dozen of May's sketches are included in the book, as is a prelude from renowned American sculptor Daniel Chester French (Abraham Lincoln at the Lincoln Memorial; the Minute Man statue at the North Bridge in Concord, MA), who credited May with encouraging him to pursue his art.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a novel written by Caroline Ticknor and first published in 1902. The book is a satirical exploration of the social conventions and mores of the upper classes in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The protagonist, Miss Belladonna, is a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to make her mark on society. She is intelligent and ambitious, but also vain and manipulative, and she uses her charm and wit to manipulate those around her. The novel follows Miss Belladonna as she navigates the social scene, attending balls and parties, and trying to win the approval of the influential members of society. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including other social climbers, wealthy businessmen, and members of the aristocracy. Through her interactions with these characters, the novel explores themes of class, gender, and power, and offers a biting critique of the social conventions of the time. Overall, Miss Belladonna: A Social Satire is a witty and insightful novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the upper classes in the early 20th century.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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.