Ersilia V1 (1876)

Ersilia V1 is a novel written by Eleanor Frances Poynter and first published in 1876. The story is set in Italy and revolves around the life of the titular character, Ersilia, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is forced to marry a man she does not love. Despite her unhappy marriage, Ersilia strives to make the best of her situation and finds solace in her friendships with other women. As the story progresses, Ersilia becomes embroiled in a web of secrets and scandals that threaten to destroy her reputation and her marriage. Along the way, she must navigate the complex social hierarchy of Italian society and confront the limitations placed on women in the 19th century. Through Ersilia's journey, Poynter explores themes of love, duty, and the struggle for independence in a world that is often hostile to women.In Three Volumes.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.