Publisher's Synopsis
The Life And Death Of Harriett Frean is a novel written by May Sinclair, first published in 1922. The book tells the story of Harriett Frean, a woman born in the late 19th century into a middle-class family. Harriett is raised with a strict moral code that values self-denial and duty above all else. As she grows older, Harriett struggles to find fulfillment in her life and relationships, ultimately leading to her tragic demise.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different stage of Harriett's life. In the first part, we see Harriett as a child, obediently following the rules set by her parents and teachers. She is a model student and daughter, but her life lacks excitement and joy.In the second part, Harriett is a young woman, eager to experience life and love. She falls in love with a man who is not of her social class, but her parents forbid the relationship. Harriett eventually gives up on love and marries a man who is socially acceptable but whom she does not truly love.In the final part of the book, Harriett is an older woman, reflecting on her life and the choices she has made. She realizes that she has lived a life of self-denial and duty, but has never truly lived. The book ends with Harriett's death, a tragic symbol of a life unfulfilled.The Life And Death Of Harriett Frean is a poignant exploration of societal expectations and the consequences of living a life without passion or fulfillment. May Sinclair's writing is both insightful and emotional, making this book a classic of early 20th century literature.She tried to reinstate herself through grief; she sheltered behind her bereavement, affecting a more profound seclusion, abhorring strangers; she was more than ever the reserved, fastidious daughter of Hilton Frean. She had always thought of herself as different from Connie and Sarah, living with a superior, intellectual life. She turned to the books she had read with her mother, Dante, Browning, Carlyle, and Ruskin, the biographies of Great Men, trying to retrace the footsteps of her lost self, to revive the forgotten thrill. But it was no use.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.
