Publisher's Synopsis
The Awakening is a novel by Mabel Collins, originally published in 1899. The story follows Edith, a young woman who is trapped in an unhappy marriage to a wealthy man. She begins to question the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman and the limitations they impose on her life. Through a series of mystical experiences and encounters with spiritual teachers, Edith begins to awaken to a deeper understanding of herself and the world around her. The novel explores themes of self-discovery, spirituality, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society that seeks to confine and control. With its vivid descriptions of mystical experiences and philosophical musings on the nature of reality, The Awakening remains a thought-provoking and inspiring work of literature.1906. The essay found in this book is an attempt to make clear to the mind of man the mystic reality which is typified by the daily awakening of the physical senses and the daily wonder of the dawn.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.
