The Brimming Cup (1921)

The Brimming Cup is a novel written by the American author Dorothy Canfield that was first published in 1921. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Mark Chalmers, who is the son of a wealthy businessman in New York City. Mark is a successful lawyer and has everything he wants in life, but he feels empty and unfulfilled. He is searching for something more meaningful and decides to take a break from his hectic life to visit his family's farm in Vermont.During his stay in Vermont, Mark meets a young woman named Nellie, who is a schoolteacher in the local town. Nellie is intelligent, kind, and full of life. Mark is immediately drawn to her, and they begin a relationship. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Mark is engaged to a woman back in New York City.As Mark spends more time in Vermont, he begins to question his priorities and values. He realizes that his life in New York is shallow and materialistic, and he starts to appreciate the simple pleasures of life in the countryside. Mark's relationship with Nellie also deepens, and he must decide whether to stay in Vermont with her or return to his old life in New York.The Brimming Cup is a story about love, self-discovery, and the search for meaning in life. It explores themes such as the contrast between city and country life, the importance of family and community, and the value of living a simple and authentic life. Canfield's writing is engaging and insightful, and her characters are complex and relatable. The Brimming Cup is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with 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.