Tantalus (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437152678)

Tantalus is a novel written by Mary Forward Kimmell and was first published in 1909. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Tantalus, who is born into a wealthy family but is faced with the challenges of societal expectations and the limitations of her gender. Tantalus is a headstrong and independent woman who defies the norms of her time and pursues her own desires, which often leads to conflict with her family and society. The novel explores themes of gender roles, class, family dynamics, and the pursuit of personal freedom. Kimmell's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a strong sense of place, as she portrays the world of the early 20th century with great detail. Overall, Tantalus is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of women during a time of great social change.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.

Author: Mary Forward Kimmell
ISBN-10: 1437152678
ISBN-13: 9781437152678
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 544
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.58lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10d