Anna Ruina (1899)

Anna Ruina is a novel written by Michael Field and published in 1899. The story follows the life of Anna Ruina, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle in a small English village. Anna is a talented musician and artist, but her life is overshadowed by the strict religious beliefs of her guardians and the oppressive social norms of the time.As Anna grows up, she becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to rebel against the expectations placed upon her. She falls in love with a young man named Edward, but their relationship is forbidden by her family and the local community. Anna's struggle to break free from the constraints of her upbringing and pursue her own desires forms the central conflict of the novel.Field's prose is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of the English countryside and the social mores of the late 19th century. The novel explores themes of love, freedom, and the struggle for self-expression in a world that values conformity above all else. Ultimately, Anna Ruina is a poignant and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a powerful commentary on the human condition.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.