Phillis: Or the Jealous One (1867)

Phillis: Or The Jealous One is a novel written by Emma Davenport and published in 1867. The story revolves around the character of Phillis, a young woman who is consumed by jealousy and envy towards her sister, who she perceives as being more beautiful and successful than her. Phillis becomes increasingly obsessed with her sister's life and begins to scheme and plot against her. As the story progresses, Phillis's jealousy leads her down a dark path, causing her to make choices that have disastrous consequences for herself and those around her. The novel explores themes of envy, jealousy, and the destructive nature of these emotions. It also touches on issues of class and gender, as Phillis's jealousy is fueled by her belief that her sister's social status and beauty give her an unfair advantage in life. Overall, Phillis: Or The Jealous One is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships.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.