The Failure Of Sibyl Fletcher: A Novel (1896)

The Failure of Sibyl Fletcher is a novel written by Adeline Sergeant in 1896. The story follows the life of Sibyl Fletcher, a young woman who is struggling to find her place in the world. Sibyl is ambitious and dreams of becoming a successful writer, but her efforts are constantly thwarted by the expectations of her family and society. Despite her best efforts, Sibyl's writing fails to gain recognition, and she is forced to confront the harsh reality of her situation. As she struggles to come to terms with her failures, Sibyl must also navigate the complexities of love and relationships. The novel is a poignant exploration of the challenges faced by women in Victorian society, and the ways in which they were often limited by the expectations of others. Through Sibyl's story, Sergeant offers a powerful critique of the societal norms of the time, and a call for greater freedom and agency for women.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.