Publisher's Synopsis
""Janet's Repentance"" is a novel written by George Eliot, originally published in 1857. The story is set in the small English town of Milby and follows the life of the title character, Janet Dempster. Janet is a beautiful and charming woman who is married to a drunken and abusive husband, Robert Dempster. Despite her unhappy marriage, Janet is determined to maintain her dignity and keep up appearances in the town.However, when her husband's behavior becomes increasingly violent and he begins to publicly humiliate her, Janet's life begins to unravel. She turns to alcohol as a means of coping and becomes an outcast in the town. It is only when she meets the Reverend Edgar Tryan, a kind and compassionate man, that she begins to see a way out of her unhappy situation.As Janet begins to attend church and become involved in charitable work, she finds solace in her faith and in the love of Edgar. However, her husband's jealousy and violent tendencies threaten to destroy everything she has worked for. Janet must make a difficult decision between staying with her abusive husband or leaving him for a chance at a new life with Edgar.""Janet's Repentance"" is a powerful exploration of the themes of love, faith, and redemption. Eliot's vivid descriptions of small-town life and her nuanced portrayal of Janet's struggles make for a compelling and thought-provoking read.It is really surprising that young ladies should not be thought competent to the same curriculum as young gentlemen. I observe that their powers of sarcasm are quite equal; and if there had been a genteel academy for young gentlemen at Milby, I am inclined to think that, notwithstanding Euclid and the classics, the party spirit there would not have exhibited itself in more pungent irony, or more incisive satire, than was heard in Miss Townley's seminary.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.
