Elsie Venner a Romance of Destiny

Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny is a novel written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book is set in the small town of Rockland, Massachusetts, and follows the life of Elsie Venner, a young woman who is half-snake due to a mysterious family curse. Despite her unusual appearance and behavior, Elsie is loved by many in the town, including her childhood friend, Bernard Langdon. However, as Elsie grows older, her snake-like tendencies become more pronounced, and she becomes a source of fear and fascination for the townspeople.The novel explores themes of destiny, love, and the nature of humanity. It also delves into the idea of inherited traits and the power of family curses. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the characters' inner thoughts and emotions.Overall, Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the human condition. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in exploring the darker aspects of human nature.1899. From the American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes�������s opinions, charm, and wit. Among his other notable works are three novels presenting a scientific approach to psychological traits, most notably Elsie Venner. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.