The Diary of a Lost One (1908)

The Diary of a Lost One is a novel written by Margarete Bohme and published in 1908. The book tells the story of a young woman named Thymian who grows up in a wealthy family in Germany. Thymian's father is a pharmacist, and her mother is often absent, leaving Thymian to be raised by her nanny.As Thymian reaches adolescence, she begins to rebel against her strict upbringing and becomes involved with a young man named Meinert. When Thymian becomes pregnant, her father arranges for an abortion, and Meinert abandons her. Thymian is sent to a reformatory to atone for her sins, but she is eventually released and returns home.Despite her attempts to conform to society's expectations, Thymian is unable to escape the consequences of her past. She becomes involved with another man who is abusive and controlling, and her life spirals out of control.The Diary of a Lost One is a powerful and poignant exploration of the societal pressures faced by women in the early 20th century. Margarete Bohme's novel is a timeless classic 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.