Publisher's Synopsis
My Cousin and I: A Story in Two Parts is a novel by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, first published in 1879. The book tells the story of two cousins, Edith and Amy, who grow up together in a small New England town. Despite their different personalities, the girls are very close and share many adventures and experiences.Part one of the book focuses on Edith, who is the more outgoing and adventurous of the two cousins. She is determined to break free from the constraints of her small town and live a more exciting life. Edith's adventures take her to Boston, where she becomes involved in the suffrage movement and falls in love with a young lawyer.Part two of the book focuses on Amy, who is more reserved and introspective than her cousin. Amy is content to stay in their small town and live a quiet life, but she is also plagued by doubts about her own abilities and worth. Through a series of events, Amy learns to overcome her insecurities and find her own path in life.Overall, My Cousin and I is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, family, and personal growth. It offers a glimpse into life in small-town New England in the late 19th century and portrays the struggles and aspirations of young women during this time period.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.
