An Easter Offering (1850)

An Easter Offering is a novel written by Fredrika Bremer and published in 1850. The story is set in Sweden and revolves around the lives of three sisters - Agnes, Clara, and Gertrude - who belong to a wealthy family. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, religion, and social class.Agnes is the eldest sister and is engaged to a wealthy man named Albert. However, she begins to question whether she truly loves him or if she is simply marrying him for his money and social status. Clara is the middle sister and is in love with a poor artist named Arnold. Despite their love for each other, Arnold's social status makes it difficult for them to be together. Gertrude is the youngest sister and is deeply religious. She struggles with her faith and her desire for a worldly life.As the sisters navigate their personal struggles, they also face societal pressures and expectations. The novel offers a commentary on the role of women in society and the limitations placed on them due to their gender and social class.Overall, An Easter Offering is a thought-provoking novel that explores complex themes and provides insight into the social norms and expectations of 19th-century Sweden.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.