A Pillar Of Salt (1901)

A Pillar Of Salt (1901)

Jennette Lee

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781436743914
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A Pillar of Salt is a novel written by Jennette Lee and published in 1901. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Miriam Yorke, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Miriam feels unfulfilled and restless, yearning for something more meaningful in her life. As she grows older, Miriam becomes increasingly disillusioned with her shallow and materialistic social circle, and begins to question the values and beliefs that have been imposed upon her. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery, exploring different religions and philosophies in an attempt to find a sense of purpose and meaning.Throughout the novel, Miriam struggles with the conflict between her own desires and the expectations of those around her, particularly her family and society at large. She faces numerous challenges and setbacks, including a failed engagement and the loss of her fortune, but ultimately emerges stronger and more self-aware.A Pillar of Salt is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, delving into themes of identity, spirituality, and the search for meaning in a world that often seems meaningless. Lee’s writing is insightful and lyrical, capturing the nuances of human emotion and experience with sensitivity and depth.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.

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