Mercy Philbrick’s Choice (1876)

Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson and first published in 1876. The story is set in New England and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is forced to choose between her love for a wealthy man and her loyalty to her impoverished childhood friend. The novel explores themes of class, loyalty, and the role of women in society. Mercy is torn between her desire for financial security and her sense of duty to her friend. As she navigates these conflicting emotions, she must also confront the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the 19th century. Throughout the novel, Jackson's vivid descriptions of the New England landscape and her portrayal of complex, multi-dimensional characters make this a compelling and thought-provoking read. Mercy Philbrick's Choice is considered a classic of American literature and a significant contribution to the feminist movement of the late 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.