Sentiment (1917)

Sentiment is a novel written by Vincent O'Sullivan and published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Janet Stone who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life after the death of her father. Janet is left with no money, no job, and no prospects, and is forced to rely on the kindness of strangers to survive. As the story progresses, Janet becomes involved in a love triangle with two very different men: the wealthy and sophisticated Richard Vance, and the rough and rugged Jack Rafferty. Janet must navigate her feelings for both men while also dealing with the challenges of poverty and societal expectations. Sentiment explores themes of class, love, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. O'Sullivan's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, making for a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.

Vincent O'Sullivan is Professor of English Emeritus at Victoria University of Wellington as well as a novelist, poet, and biographer. He is the editor of "The Oxford Book of New Zealand Poetry", "The Oxford Book of New Zealand Stories", "The Selected Letters of Katherine Mansfield", and, with Margaret Scott, the five-volume edition of "The Collected Letters of Katherine Mansfield".