The Flight Of A Moth (1904)

The Flight of a Moth is a novel written by Emily Post and published in 1904. The book follows the story of a young woman named Cynthia Warrington who is faced with a difficult decision when she falls in love with a man who is already engaged to another woman. Cynthia, who is known for her beauty and charm, must navigate the complexities of love and society in order to find happiness.As she struggles with her feelings, Cynthia is also forced to confront the expectations of her family and the restrictions placed on women in the early 20th century. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and societal norms, and offers a glimpse into the lives of wealthy Americans during this time period.The Flight of a Moth is a classic example of early 20th century literature and is considered a significant work in the history of American literature. It is notable for its vivid descriptions of high society and its exploration of the role of women in society. The book is still widely read and studied today, and is considered an important piece of literature for anyone interested in the history of American culture and society.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.