Publisher's Synopsis
""A Daughter of the Philistines"" is a novel written by Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen and published in 1883. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Gudrun Gabriel, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Gudrun is discontented with her life and feels trapped by the expectations of her social class.As she struggles to find meaning and purpose in her life, Gudrun becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her worldview and introduce her to new ideas and experiences. Along the way, she falls in love with a young artist named Paul, but their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Gudrun's family and society at large.Through Gudrun's journey of self-discovery, Boyesen explores themes of class, gender, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. The novel is notable for its frank portrayal of the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century and for its sympathetic treatment of unconventional lifestyles and ideas. Overall, ""A Daughter of the Philistines"" is a thought-provoking and engaging work of fiction that offers a window into the social and cultural dynamics of its time.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.
