Publisher's Synopsis
Phebe, Her Profession is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and serves as a sequel to her previous work, Teddy, Her Book. The story follows the life of Phebe Marlow, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the country and move to the city to find work. Despite her lack of education and experience, Phebe is determined to make a life for herself and finds employment as a saleswoman at a department store. As Phebe navigates the challenges of working in the city, she also grapples with her feelings for a young man named Jack, who is a friend of Teddy, the protagonist of the previous book. Phebe's relationship with Jack becomes complicated as she struggles to balance her desire for love with her desire for independence and a successful career. Throughout the novel, Phebe faces numerous obstacles, including workplace discrimination, financial hardship, and personal setbacks. However, she remains resilient and determined to overcome these challenges and achieve her goals. Phebe, Her Profession is a story of perseverance, love, and the pursuit of happiness in the face of adversity. It explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggles faced by women in the early 20th century.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.
