The Spirit Of The Time: A Novel Of Today, written by Robert Smythe Hichens and published in 1921, is a fictional work that explores the themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The story follows the lives of two young women, Cynthia and Rosamund, who come from vastly different backgrounds but share a common desire for success and fulfillment.Cynthia is a wealthy socialite who is engaged to a prominent politician, while Rosamund is a struggling actress who dreams of making it big in Hollywood. As they navigate ...
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The Spirit Of The Time: A Novel Of Today, written by Robert Smythe Hichens and published in 1921, is a fictional work that explores the themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations. The story follows the lives of two young women, Cynthia and Rosamund, who come from vastly different backgrounds but share a common desire for success and fulfillment.Cynthia is a wealthy socialite who is engaged to a prominent politician, while Rosamund is a struggling actress who dreams of making it big in Hollywood. As they navigate their respective worlds, they are forced to confront the realities of their choices and the consequences of their actions.Through their experiences, the novel delves into the complexities of love and the challenges of balancing personal desires with societal expectations. It also explores the themes of class, gender, and power dynamics, as the characters confront the limitations and opportunities afforded to them by their social status.Overall, The Spirit Of The Time is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the cultural and social landscape of the early 20th century. With its vivid characters and compelling storyline, it remains a timeless work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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.
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