Tell Mamma (1874) - Matilda Anne Mackarness - Bog

Tell Mamma is a novel written by Matilda Anne Mackarness and published in 1874. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Edith and Annie, who are raised in a wealthy and sheltered household. When their father dies, they are left in the care of their mother, who is overprotective and controlling. The girls are not allowed to socialize with anyone outside of their immediate family and are forced to lead a very restricted life. As they grow older, Edith and Annie begin to rebel against their mother's strict rules and seek out new experiences. They meet and fall in love with two young men, but are afraid to tell their mother about their relationships. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggle for independence in a society that places a high value on conformity and obedience.Throughout the story, the characters grapple with the expectations placed upon them by their social class and gender roles. The novel also addresses the issue of mental health, as the mother's overbearing behavior is shown to be a symptom of her own psychological struggles.Overall, Tell Mamma is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of Victorian women and the societal pressures they faced.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.