Bettina (1907)

By Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd

Book Overview

Bettina is a novel written by Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd and published in 1907. The story is set in New York City and follows the life of Bettina Vanderpoel, a wealthy and beautiful young woman who is determined to live life on her own terms. Despite her privileged upbringing, Bettina is independent and unconventional, and she refuses to conform to the expectations of society.As the story unfolds, Bettina falls in love with a struggling artist named Geoffrey Trent, much to the disapproval of her family and friends. Despite the obstacles in their path, Bettina and Geoffrey are determined to be together, and they embark on a passionate and tumultuous relationship.Throughout the novel, Brainerd explores themes of class, gender, and social norms, and she challenges the reader to question their own assumptions about these issues. With its vivid descriptions of turn-of-the-century New York City and its complex characters, Bettina is a captivating and thought-provoking novel 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165339889
• ISBN13: 9781165339884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"