Publisher's Synopsis
Unknown Sea is a novel written by Clemence Housman and published in 1898. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Doris, who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Doris is deeply unhappy in her marriage and longs for freedom and independence. One day, she meets a mysterious man named David, who takes her on a journey across the sea to a remote island. There, Doris discovers a community of women who have rejected traditional gender roles and live in harmony with nature. Doris is drawn to this way of life and begins to question her own beliefs and values. As she learns more about herself and the world around her, Doris must decide whether to stay on the island and embrace this new way of life or return to her old life and face the consequences of her choices. Unknown Sea is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that explores themes of gender, identity, and freedom.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.
