An Only Child (1905)

""An Only Child"" is a novel written by Eliza Orne White and first published in 1905. The story revolves around the protagonist, Barbara, who is an only child and is brought up by her wealthy and overprotective parents. Barbara's life is confined to her parents' mansion, where she is pampered and shielded from the outside world. However, as she grows up, Barbara begins to feel suffocated by her parents' constant attention and starts to long for independence.As Barbara enters adulthood, she finds herself torn between her desire for freedom and her loyalty to her parents. She meets a young man named John, who introduces her to a world beyond her sheltered existence. John encourages Barbara to pursue her dreams and break free from her parents' control. However, Barbara's parents disapprove of John and try to keep them apart.The novel explores themes of love, family, independence, and the struggle for self-discovery. Through Barbara's journey, the author highlights the challenges faced by women in early 20th-century America and the societal pressures that restrict their freedom. ""An Only Child"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of family relationships and the human desire for autonomy.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.