Maiden Ecstasy (1880)

Maiden Ecstasy is a novel written by Thomas Gordon Hake and first published in 1880. The story centers around the character of Laura, a young woman who is torn between her desire for love and her duty to her family. Laura is engaged to a wealthy and respectable man, but she finds herself drawn to a mysterious and passionate artist named Claude. As she struggles to navigate her feelings and make a decision about her future, Laura is forced to confront the expectations and limitations placed on women in Victorian society. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of social norms, and offers a glimpse into the complexities of life for women in the late 19th century. Hake's writing is lyrical and evocative, and his characters are richly drawn and deeply human. Overall, Maiden Ecstasy is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era.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.