The Girl With Two Selves (1913) - Frederick Hankerson Costello - Bog

The Girl With Two Selves is a novel written by Frederick Hankerson Costello and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret, who has two distinct personalities. One personality is shy and introverted, while the other is outgoing and adventurous. Margaret struggles to keep her two selves separate and hidden from those around her, but eventually, her secret is discovered.The novel explores themes of identity, mental illness, and societal expectations. Margaret's two selves represent the different aspects of her personality that she feels are incompatible with each other. The book also touches on the stigma surrounding mental illness at the time it was written.Throughout the novel, Margaret navigates her relationships with her family, friends, and romantic interests while trying to reconcile her two selves. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation between Margaret's two personalities, leading to a resolution that challenges societal norms and expectations.Overall, The Girl With Two Selves is a thought-provoking and introspective novel that delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the societal pressures that can contribute to mental health issues.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.