Silence (1876)

Silence is a novel written by Samuel Miller Hageman in 1876. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Silence, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her stern and religious aunt. Silence is a devout Christian and struggles to reconcile her faith with the harsh realities of life. As she grows older, Silence becomes increasingly disillusioned with her aunt's strict religious beliefs and decides to leave home and travel to New York City. There, she meets a group of artists and intellectuals who challenge her beliefs and introduce her to new ideas and ways of thinking. Silence's journey of self-discovery leads her to question her faith, her place in the world, and the role of women in society. Along the way, she falls in love with a young artist named Paul, but their relationship is complicated by their differing beliefs and social backgrounds. The novel explores themes of faith, identity, love, and the struggle for personal freedom in a society dominated by tradition and convention. It is a thought-provoking and insightful 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.