Phillipia: A Woman's Question (Classic Reprint)

Mrs. H. M. Tracy Cutler

ISBN 10: 133167557X / ISBN 13: 9781331675570

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book comprises letters between two friends, Horace Walworth, and Edward Langdon, during Horace's courtship and early years of marriage to Phillipa, a beautiful and seemingly perfect match. While Horace idealizes the traditional roles of husband and wife and sees Phillipa as a subordinate helpmate, Edward challenges these views, advocating for a more equal partnership based on mutual respect and intellectual companionship. The epistolary format allows readers to observe the unfolding relationship between Horace and Phillipa and witness the clash between Horace's conservative notions and Edward's progressive ideals, reflecting the broader societal debates on gender roles in the mid-19th century. The book offers a nuanced exploration of marriage, gender dynamics, and the search for fulfillment in personal relationships. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331675570_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Phillipia: A Woman's Question (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133167557X
• ISBN 13: 9781331675570
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Childrens Fiction

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Synopsis

Phillipia, a Woman's Question unfolds as a mid-19th-century story of duty, faith, and quiet strength.

Set in a time of marriage, ambition, and social change, the tale centers on a devoted wife and mother whose resolve shapes a family and a community. Through letters, domestic life, and the rhythms of a country in upheaval, the book traces how love, duty, and belief guide ordinary people toward resilience.

• Experience a historical fiction narrative focused on family, faith, and the challenges women face
• See how personal choices intersect with national events like the early Civil War era
• Follow a woman’s steady leadership, education, and influence within a close-knit household
• Meet a cast of characters whose lives illuminate themes of sacrifice, ambition, and community

Ideal for readers of historical fiction that centers on women's strength, moral courage, and everyday heroism in a transforming era.