Vi bøger
Levering: 1 - 2 hverdage

The Three Sisters - May Sinclair - Bog

Bag om The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters is a novel written by May Sinclair, a British writer known for her psychological fiction. The book tells the story of three sisters, Letty, Laura, and Lois, who are struggling to find their place in the world at the turn of the 20th century. Letty is the eldest sister, a spinster who has devoted her life to caring for her father and managing the family home. Laura is the middle sister, a beautiful and talented musician who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. Lois is the youngest sister, a rebellious and independent suffragette who wants to break free from the constraints of society.As the sisters navigate their way through life, they each face a series of challenges and setbacks. Letty struggles with her role as caregiver, feeling trapped and unfulfilled. Laura faces sexism and discrimination in the male-dominated world of classical music. Lois is arrested and imprisoned for her political activism.Despite their differences, the sisters remain close and supportive of each other. Through their trials and tribulations, they learn the importance of family, love, and resilience. The Three Sisters is a poignant and insightful novel that explores the complexities of sisterhood, gender roles, and societal expectations. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.Nothing in his previous experience had prepared him for it. In his big provincial hospital he had had it practically his own way. He had faced a thousand horrible and intractable diseases with a thousand appliances and with an army of assistants and trained nurses under him. And if in his five years' private practice in Leeds he had come to grips with human nature, it had been at any rate a fair fight. If his work was harder his responsibility was less. He still had trained nurses under him; and if a case was beyond him there were specialists with whom he could consult.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.

Vis mere
  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169330344
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 368
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 853 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. Juli 2024
På lager

Normalpris

Medlemspris

Prøv i 30 dage for 45 kr.
Herefter fra 79 kr./md. Ingen binding.

Beskrivelse af The Three Sisters

The Three Sisters is a novel written by May Sinclair, a British writer known for her psychological fiction. The book tells the story of three sisters, Letty, Laura, and Lois, who are struggling to find their place in the world at the turn of the 20th century. Letty is the eldest sister, a spinster who has devoted her life to caring for her father and managing the family home. Laura is the middle sister, a beautiful and talented musician who dreams of becoming a concert pianist. Lois is the youngest sister, a rebellious and independent suffragette who wants to break free from the constraints of society.As the sisters navigate their way through life, they each face a series of challenges and setbacks. Letty struggles with her role as caregiver, feeling trapped and unfulfilled. Laura faces sexism and discrimination in the male-dominated world of classical music. Lois is arrested and imprisoned for her political activism.Despite their differences, the sisters remain close and supportive of each other. Through their trials and tribulations, they learn the importance of family, love, and resilience. The Three Sisters is a poignant and insightful novel that explores the complexities of sisterhood, gender roles, and societal expectations. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.Nothing in his previous experience had prepared him for it. In his big provincial hospital he had had it practically his own way. He had faced a thousand horrible and intractable diseases with a thousand appliances and with an army of assistants and trained nurses under him. And if in his five years' private practice in Leeds he had come to grips with human nature, it had been at any rate a fair fight. If his work was harder his responsibility was less. He still had trained nurses under him; and if a case was beyond him there were specialists with whom he could consult.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.

Brugerbedømmelser af The Three Sisters



Gør som tusindvis af andre bogelskere

Tilmeld dig nyhedsbrevet og få gode tilbud og inspiration til din næste læsning.