The Tigress by Anne Warner
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"The Tigress" by Anne Warner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story delves into the complicated life of Nina Darling, a woman caught in the pressures of societal expectations and her tumultuous personal relationships, particularly focusing on her tumultuous interactions with a young civil servant, Gerald Andrews, and her husband, Colonel Darling. Themes of love, betrayal, and the masks people wear in society are explored, inviting readers into
a web of emotional conflict and intrigue. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Nina and Gerald during a poignant conversation on a moonlit terrace in Simla. As Nina tells Gerald that "everything is over," his confusion becomes clear, revealing the layers of their relationship. Nina is portrayed as both alluring and enigmatic, a character that evokes contrasting emotions in those around her. The discussion unfolds, revealing Gerald's desperation and Nina's detached cruelty. This initial exchange sets the stage for the impending drama, introducing us to the tension between love, desire, and a sense of duty, while also hinting at deeper backstories that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Warner, Anne, 1869-1913 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Schabelitz, R. F. (Rudolph Frederick), 1884- |
| Title | The Tigress |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37236 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-37236-5 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 243 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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