Publisher's Synopsis
""A Singular Life"" is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and first published in 1877. The book follows the life of a young woman named Lydia who is born into a wealthy family but is unhappy with her privileged life. Lydia rebels against the expectations of her family and society by pursuing her own interests and passions, which include writing and social activism. She becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement and works to improve the lives of working-class women. Along the way, Lydia experiences love and heartbreak, but ultimately finds fulfillment in her unconventional life. The novel is a feminist work that challenges traditional gender roles and explores the idea of individualism. It is a thought-provoking read that remains relevant today.1898. Phelps was the author of fifty-seven volumes of fiction, poetry and essays. A Singular Life is one of her best known works. The book begins: There were seven of them at the table that day, and they were talking about heredity. At least they were talking about whatever stood for heredity at the date of our history. The word had penetrated to religious circles at the time; but it was still interpreted with a free personal translation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
