Publisher's Synopsis
Hermia Suydam is a novel written by Gertrude Franklin Atherton and published in 1889. The story follows the life of Hermia Suydam, a young and wealthy woman living in New York City during the late 19th century. Hermia is beautiful, intelligent, and independent, but she is also deeply unhappy and searching for meaning in her life.As the novel progresses, Hermia becomes involved in a number of romantic relationships with different men, including her cousin, a wealthy businessman, and a struggling artist. Through these relationships, she learns about love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships.At the same time, Hermia is also grappling with larger questions about her place in society and the role of women in the world. She is torn between the expectations placed on her as a wealthy socialite and her desire to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life.Throughout the novel, Atherton explores themes of love, identity, and social class, as well as the changing role of women in American society during the late 19th century. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of wealthy New York City society during this time period, and provides a nuanced and complex portrait of a young woman struggling to find her place in the world.This Book Is In English.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.
