Concerning Belinda (1905)

Concerning Belinda is a novel written by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd and published in 1905. The story follows the life of a young girl named Belinda, who is raised by her aunt and uncle in a small town in New England. Belinda is a sweet and innocent girl, but she is also very naive and sheltered.As she grows older, Belinda begins to discover more about the world around her, and she starts to question some of the beliefs and traditions that she has been taught. She falls in love with a young man named Robert, who is from a wealthy family, but their relationship is complicated by their different social status and the disapproval of Belinda's family.Throughout the novel, Belinda struggles to find her place in the world and to reconcile her own desires with the expectations of those around her. She must navigate the complexities of love, class, and tradition, and ultimately find her own path in life.The novel is a poignant and insightful exploration of the challenges faced by young women in the early 20th century, and it offers a vivid portrait of life in small-town America at that time. Brainerd's writing is both lyrical and deeply empathetic, and she creates a cast of memorable characters who will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.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.