Sidney (1890)

Sidney is a novel written by Margaret Deland and published in 1890. The story revolves around the main character, Sidney, who is a young woman struggling to find her place in society. She is torn between her desire to be independent and her duty to her family, which is steeped in tradition and social expectations.The novel explores themes of love, duty, and personal identity. Sidney's journey of self-discovery is complicated by her relationships with the men in her life, including her father, brother, and two suitors. Through these relationships, she must navigate the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the late 19th century and determine what she truly wants for her future.Deland's writing style is descriptive and introspective, allowing readers to delve deeply into Sidney's thoughts and emotions. The novel offers a glimpse into the societal norms and expectations of the time period, while also exploring universal themes that are still relevant today.Overall, Sidney is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the complexities of personal identity and societal expectations.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.