Publisher's Synopsis
The Sorrows of Rosalie: A Tale with Other Poems is a collection of works by Caroline Sheridan Norton, published in 1829. The book consists of a novella, The Sorrows of Rosalie, and several poems. The novella tells the tragic story of Rosalie, a young woman who is forced into a loveless marriage by her father. Rosalie's husband turns out to be a cruel and abusive man, and she finds solace in the friendship of a kind and sympathetic neighbor. However, when her husband discovers their relationship, he becomes even more vicious, and Rosalie's life takes a dark turn. The poems in the collection explore themes of love, loss, and grief, and showcase Norton's skill as a poet. The Sorrows of Rosalie: A Tale with Other Poems was well-received upon its publication and is considered an important work in the Romantic literary tradition.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.
