Luxury and Sacrifice (1898)

Luxury and Sacrifice is a novel written by Charles Fletcher Dole in 1898. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Helen and Marion, who are born into a wealthy family. The sisters have very different personalities, with Helen being more materialistic and focused on luxury, while Marion is more spiritual and altruistic.As the sisters grow up, they are faced with various challenges and struggles, including family conflicts and romantic entanglements. Helen becomes engaged to a wealthy man, while Marion falls in love with a poor artist. The sisters' differing values and priorities are put to the test as they navigate these relationships and the pressures of society.Throughout the novel, Dole explores themes of materialism, spirituality, and sacrifice. He questions the value of wealth and luxury, and suggests that true happiness and fulfillment can only be found through selflessness and service to others.Luxury and Sacrifice is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the late 19th century. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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.