Quickened (1908)

Quickened is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and published in 1908. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Thorne who is struggling to find her place in the world. Ruth is a talented artist, but her family does not support her dreams and instead wants her to marry and settle down. Despite their objections, Ruth moves to New York City to pursue her passion for art. She meets a group of like-minded individuals who encourage her to follow her dreams and she begins to thrive in her new environment. However, Ruth's success is short-lived when tragedy strikes and she is forced to return home. Back in her small town, Ruth must confront the expectations of her family and community once again. She struggles to reconcile her desire for independence with her love for her family and the traditions they hold dear. The novel explores themes of family, tradition, and the pursuit of one's passions. It is a timeless story that speaks to the struggles that many young people face as they try to find their place in the world.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.