The Flight Of A Moth (1904)

""The Flight Of A Moth"" is a novel published in 1904 by Emily Post, an American author best known for her etiquette books. The story follows the life of a young woman named Cynthia, who is forced to marry a wealthy man she does not love in order to save her family from financial ruin. Cynthia struggles to adjust to her new life as a member of high society, and finds herself drawn to a young artist who challenges her beliefs and values.As Cynthia navigates the complicated social hierarchy of the early 20th century, she must also confront her own desires and aspirations. The novel explores themes of love, class, and personal identity, and offers a glimpse into the world of the American upper class during a time of great social change.""The Flight Of A Moth"" is a beautifully written and engaging novel that captures the spirit of its era. Emily Post's vivid descriptions of the characters and settings bring the story to life, while her insightful commentary on social norms and expectations adds depth and complexity to the narrative. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American society and culture.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.

Emily Price Post was born in October of 1872 or 1873 in Baltimore, Maryland to Bruce and Josephine Lee Price. She was homeschooled and, later, attended finishing school in New York City. In 1892, she married Edwin Main Post, a banker from a widely known family in the social circles of Long Island. The couple had two sons, Edwin M. Post, Jr. and Bruce Price Post, who died in 1927. Subsequently, Mr. and Mrs. Post were divorced. As well as Etiquette, which was in its eighty-ninth printing at the time of her death, Emily Post wrote other works, including fiction and short stories. In addition, she wrote a cookbook, The Emily Post Cook Book. In 1946, Emily Post founded the Emily Post Institute. She died on September 25, 1960, and her name has lived on in the public domain as synonymous with etiquette.