What Aileth Thee? (1881)

""What Aileth Thee?"" is a novel written by Anna Bartlett Warner and published in 1881. The story follows the life of a young woman named Faith Derrick, who is struggling with a mysterious illness that has left her weak and bedridden. Despite the efforts of her family and doctors, Faith's condition does not improve, and she becomes increasingly despondent.As Faith's health deteriorates, she begins to question her faith and the purpose of her suffering. She is comforted by a kind and compassionate nurse named Nurse Lucy, who helps her to find solace in her faith and to come to terms with her illness.Throughout the novel, Warner explores themes of faith, suffering, and the power of love and compassion. She also delves into the societal expectations placed on women during the time period, and the challenges they faced in pursuing their own dreams and desires.Overall, ""What Aileth Thee?"" is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers insight into the struggles of women in the late 19th century, as well as the timeless questions of faith and purpose that continue to resonate 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.