Publisher's Synopsis
Tantalus is a novel written by Mary Forward Kimmell and published in 1909. The story follows the life of a young woman named Tantalus, who is born into a wealthy and influential family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Tantalus struggles to find her place in the world and feels trapped by the expectations placed upon her by her family and society.As she grows older, Tantalus becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to question the values and beliefs of those around her. She becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her to think critically about her own life and the world around her.Throughout the novel, Tantalus is forced to confront difficult truths about herself and her family, and must make difficult choices about her future. Along the way, she discovers the power of love, friendship, and self-discovery.Tantalus is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, class, and social expectations. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
