"The Love Affairs of an Old Maid" by Lilian Bell is a story set in the late 1800s which invites us into the world of a woman reflecting on her life as an unmarried woman, or "old maid," as society labels her. She uses humor and honest thoughts to share her views on love, relationships, and the expectations society places on women as she shares stories of the people around her and their complex relationships, and in her witty observations about society's views on single women, she recounts her own longing for love, as readers are shown the ups and downs of marriage and other types of affection.
The Love Affairs of an Old Maid
By Lilian Bell
Witness the humorous and heartfelt reflections of a woman navigating love and societal expectations in a world that defines her by her marital status.
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2007-07-11
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About the AuthorLilian Lida Bell was an American novelist and travel writer. Her works included At Home with Jardines, Hope Loring, Abroad with the Jimmies, The Interference of Patricia, A Book of Girls, and The Lilian Bell Birthday Book. In addition to her novels, Bell was a travel writer.
Lilian Lida Bell was an American novelist and travel writer. Her works included At Home with Jardines, Hope Loring, Abroad with the Jimmies, The Interference of Patricia, A Book of Girls, and The Lilian Bell Birthday Book. In addition to her novels, Bell was a travel writer.
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