Penelope's Postscripts Paperback - 2010

Penelope's Postscripts is a collection of letters written by the fictional character Penelope to her friend, who is away on a trip. Penelope writes about her daily life, including her interactions with family and friends, her thoughts on literature and music, and her observations on society and culture. The letters are filled with humor, wit, and insight, offering a glimpse into the world of a young woman living in the late 19th century. The book was written by Kate Douglas Wiggin, a prolific American author known for her children's books, and was first published in 1915. The letters in Penelope's Postscripts provide a charming and engaging read for anyone interested in the social and cultural history of the early 20th century.Salemina and I were in Geneva. If you had ever travelled through Europe with a charming spinster who never sat down at a Continental table d'hote without being asked by an American vis-a-vis whether she were one of the P.'s of Salem, Massachusetts, you would understand why I call my friend Salemina. She doesn't mind it. She knows that I am simply jealous.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.