Pauline's Passion and Punishment - Louisa May Alcott - Bog

Pauline's Passion and Punishment is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, the author of the classic Little Women. The story follows the life of Pauline, a beautiful and talented young woman who is forced to leave her home and family due to a scandalous affair with a married man. She moves to New York City, where she becomes a successful opera singer and attracts the attention of wealthy and powerful men.Despite her success, Pauline struggles with feelings of guilt and shame over her past mistakes. She also faces challenges in her relationships with the men in her life, including her former lover, a wealthy businessman, and a young artist who falls in love with her.Through Pauline's story, Alcott explores themes of love, passion, morality, and redemption. The novel is a compelling and thought-provoking read that captures the essence of the Victorian era and the struggles of women in a male-dominated society.Her eyes came back from their long gaze and settled on him full of an intelligence which deepened his perplexity. ""You have not learned to know me yet; death is not more inexorable or time more tireless than I. This week has seemed one of indolent delight to you. To me it has been one of constant vigilance and labor, for scarcely a look, act, or word of mine has been without effect.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.