Publisher's Synopsis
A Woman of Genius is a novel written by Mary Austin and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young woman named Concha Arg�����ello, who is born into a wealthy family in California during the early 19th century. Concha is a talented artist and writer, and she yearns for independence and creative fulfillment.As she grows older, Concha becomes increasingly disillusioned with the restrictions placed upon her by her family and society. She falls in love with a man named Rezanov, a Russian diplomat who shares her passion for art and literature. Together, they embark on a journey to Alaska, where Rezanov hopes to establish a trading post.However, their journey is fraught with danger and hardship, and Concha must confront the harsh realities of life in the wilderness. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and resilience, and she begins to develop a sense of purpose and identity beyond her artistic talents.A Woman of Genius is a powerful exploration of gender roles, creativity, and the search for meaning in life. Through Concha's struggles and triumphs, Austin offers a poignant commentary on the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society, as well as the transformative power of art and self-discovery.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.
