Hermia Suydam

Hermia Suydam is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The story revolves around the life of Hermia Suydam, a young woman who is born into a wealthy family and grows up in luxury. However, Hermia is not content with her life and longs for something more. She becomes involved with a group of artists and writers, who introduce her to a world of creativity and intellectualism.As Hermia becomes more immersed in this world, she begins to question the values of her upbringing and the society she was born into. She falls in love with one of the artists, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the expectations of their families.Throughout the novel, Hermia struggles to find her place in the world and to reconcile her desire for independence and self-expression with the expectations of her family and society. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world.Overall, Hermia Suydam is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural upheavals of the early 20th century. Atherton's vivid descriptions and complex characters make this a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of American literature.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.