Babette

Babette: A Novel is a work of fiction written by Frank Berkeley Smith and first published in 1916. The story revolves around the titular character, Babette, a young woman who grows up in a small town in the American Midwest. Babette is intelligent, ambitious, and independent, and she dreams of leaving her hometown and pursuing a career in the big city.As the novel unfolds, Babette faces a series of challenges and setbacks on her journey to success. She struggles to find a job that will allow her to support herself, and she faces discrimination and sexism in the workplace. Along the way, she also grapples with issues of love and family, as she falls in love with a man who doesn't share her ambitions and clashes with her traditional-minded mother.Despite these obstacles, Babette remains determined to achieve her goals and make a name for herself. Through her perseverance and hard work, she eventually finds success and recognition as a writer and journalist. Along the way, she also learns important lessons about the value of friendship, the power of perseverance, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Overall, Babette: A Novel is a compelling and inspiring story of a young woman's journey to self-discovery and success. It offers a rich and nuanced portrait of life in small-town America at the turn of the 20th century, as well as a powerful message about the importance of following one's dreams and staying true to one's values.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.