Only A Girl Or A Physician For The Soul: A Romance (1870)

By Wilhelmine von Hillern

Book Overview

""Only A Girl Or A Physician For The Soul: A Romance"" is a novel written by Wilhelmine von Hillern and originally published in 1870. The story follows the life of a young woman named Gabrielle, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her uncle. Gabrielle is intelligent and well-educated, but her uncle does not value her intellect and instead wants her to marry a wealthy man. Gabrielle, however, dreams of pursuing her passion for medicine and becoming a physician.The novel explores the challenges Gabrielle faces as a woman in a male-dominated field, as well as the societal expectations placed upon her as a young woman. Along the way, she meets a young man named Max, who shares her passion for medicine and becomes her ally in her pursuit of her dreams. Together, they navigate the obstacles and prejudices they face, both in their personal lives and in the medical profession.The novel is a romantic tale, with Gabrielle and Max's relationship developing throughout the story. However, it also touches on themes of gender roles and societal expectations, as well as the importance of pursuing one's passions and dreams. Overall, ""Only A Girl Or A Physician For The Soul: A Romance"" is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the struggles faced by women in the 19th century and the power of perseverance and determination.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: 1104359790
• ISBN13: 9781104359799
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 548 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"