Ionica (1905)

""Ionica"" is a novel written by William Johnson Cory and published in 1905. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Ionica, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her grandfather. Ionica is intelligent, independent, and fiercely determined to make a life for herself despite the limitations placed on women in her time.As the story progresses, Ionica falls in love with a young man named Julian, but their relationship is complicated by societal expectations and the interference of others. Along the way, Ionica faces numerous challenges, including financial difficulties, family secrets, and the threat of scandal.Despite these obstacles, Ionica remains steadfast in her pursuit of happiness and fulfillment. The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the struggle for self-determination in a society that often seeks to constrain and control women.Overall, ""Ionica"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and their ongoing fight for autonomy and equality.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.