Philothea

""Philothea"" is a novel written by Lydia Maria Child, first published in 1836. The story follows the life of a young woman named Philothea, who is raised in a strict and religious household in New England during the early 19th century. Philothea is a devout Christian and is determined to live a virtuous life, but she struggles to reconcile her faith with her desire for independence and intellectual growth.As she grows older, Philothea becomes increasingly disillusioned with the narrow-mindedness of her community and begins to question the role of women in society. She finds solace in her friendship with a young minister named Walter, who shares her passion for learning and encourages her to pursue her dreams.However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a handsome and wealthy suitor named Mr. Ellery, who is determined to win Philothea's hand in marriage. As she navigates the complexities of love, faith, and social expectations, Philothea must ultimately decide what path she will take in life.""Philothea"" is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that explores themes of religion, gender, and individualism in early America. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.The travellers descended from their chariots to rest under the shadow of the lofty plane trees, and refresh themselves with a draught from the fountain. The public road was thronged with people on their way to Olympia. Most of them drove with renewed eagerness to enter Corinth before the evening twilight; for nearly all travellers made it a point to visit the remarkable scenes in this splendid and voluptuous city, the Paris of the ancient world. A few were attracted by the cool murmuring of the waters, and turned aside to the fountain of Poseidon.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.