Publisher's Synopsis
The Shadow of Life is a novel written by Anne Douglas Sedgwick and published in 1906. The story is set in England and revolves around a young woman named Damaris, who is struggling to find her place in society. Damaris is from a wealthy family but feels disconnected from her privileged life and yearns for something more meaningful.As the story progresses, Damaris becomes involved with a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her to think outside of her comfort zone. She falls in love with one of the group's members, a struggling artist named Mark, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds.Throughout the book, Damaris grapples with questions of identity, purpose, and morality. She is torn between her desire for personal fulfillment and her obligations to her family and society. The Shadow of Life is a poignant exploration of the human condition and the complexities of relationships in a rapidly changing world.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.
