The Discipline of Alice Lee (1868)

The Discipline of Alice Lee is a novel written by Isa Bell and published in 1868. The story revolves around the life of Alice Lee, a young woman who is sent to live with her strict and authoritarian aunt after her parents die. Alice is forced to conform to her aunt's strict rules and regulations, which include a rigid schedule and a lack of freedom.As Alice struggles to adapt to her new life, she begins to question the reasons behind her aunt's strict discipline. She soon discovers that her aunt's past experiences have led her to believe that discipline is the key to success and happiness in life. Alice begins to challenge her aunt's beliefs and eventually learns to find a balance between discipline and freedom.The novel explores themes of conformity, rebellion, and the importance of finding one's own path in life. It also sheds light on the societal expectations placed on women during the Victorian era and the struggles they faced in breaking free from traditional gender roles.Overall, The Discipline of Alice Lee is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women during the 19th century.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.