Elsie Venner

Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny is a novel written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and published in 1892. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around the character of Elsie Venner, a young woman who is believed to have inherited the traits of a poisonous snake from her mother. As a result, Elsie is feared and shunned by the townspeople.The novel follows Elsie's life as she struggles to fit in and find love. She is befriended by a young doctor, Bernard Langdon, who is fascinated by her unusual condition. Together, they try to uncover the truth about Elsie's heritage and find a way to overcome the prejudices of the townspeople.Throughout the novel, Holmes explores themes of identity, destiny, and the power of love. He also touches on issues of social class and gender roles in a society that is rapidly changing.Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny is considered one of Holmes' most significant works and has been praised for its psychological depth and literary style. It is a timeless tale of love and redemption that continues to captivate 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.