A Village Ophelia (1899)

A Village Ophelia is a novel written by Anne Reeve Aldrich and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ophelia, who lives in a small village in New England. Ophelia is a beautiful and intelligent young woman who is loved by many in her community. However, she is also haunted by a tragic event from her past that has left her emotionally scarred. As the story progresses, Ophelia becomes increasingly isolated and withdrawn, struggling to come to terms with her past and find a sense of purpose in her life. She is courted by several men, but is unable to form a meaningful connection with any of them. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a powerful commentary on the human condition. Aldrich's writing is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty and complexity of life in a small New England village in the late 19th century. Overall, A Village Ophelia is a timeless work of literature 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.