The Degeneration Of Dorothy: A Novel (1899)
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ISBN10: 1437313167
ISBN13: 9781437313161
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437313161
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Nov 26 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Degeneration of Dorothy is a novel written by Frank Kinsella and first published in 1899. The story revolves around the titular character, Dorothy, who is a young woman from a wealthy family in New York City. She is portrayed as a beautiful and charming young lady who is admired by many.However, as the story progresses, the reader is shown a darker side to Dorothy's character. She becomes increasingly selfish and manipulative, using her beauty and charm to get what she wants. Her actions lead to the ruin of several people, including her own family.The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of wealth, power, and corruption. It also delves into the psychology of the main character, showing how her upbringing and societal expectations have contributed to her degeneration.Overall, The Degeneration of Dorothy is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and the importance of moral values. It is a classic work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time.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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