Singularly Deluded (1894)

Singularly Deluded is a novel written by Sarah Grand and published in 1894. The story revolves around the character of Evelyn Innes, a young woman who is plagued by her own delusions and the expectations of society. Evelyn is a talented musician who dreams of a successful career, but her father's death and her mother's remarriage force her to abandon her ambitions and focus on finding a suitable husband. Evelyn's search for a husband leads her to a wealthy and charming man named Aubrey Tancred, who seems to be the perfect match for her. However, as their relationship progresses, Evelyn begins to realize that Aubrey is not the man she thought he was. He is controlling and manipulative, and he uses Evelyn's insecurities and delusions to his advantage. As the novel unfolds, Evelyn's mental state deteriorates, and she becomes increasingly isolated and paranoid. She begins to question her own sanity and the motives of those around her, including her mother and her closest friend, Alice. Singularly Deluded is a powerful critique of Victorian society's expectations of women and the damaging effects of patriarchal control. It is a haunting and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of mental illness and the ways in which society can contribute to its development.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.