Publisher's Synopsis
A Hamlet In Old Hampshire (1902) is a novel written by Anna Lea Merritt. The story takes place in a small village in Hampshire, England, and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth. Ruth is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself despite the limitations placed on her by society. She falls in love with a local farmer named John, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that John is already married. As Ruth struggles to navigate her feelings for John and the expectations of those around her, she must also confront the harsh realities of life in a rural community, including poverty, illness, and death. A Hamlet In Old Hampshire is a poignant and beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and the human experience.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.
