Doctor Hathern's Daughters: A Story of Virginia, in Four Parts
1895
Doctor Hathern's Daughters: A Story of Virginia, in Four Parts
1895
American Literature, Novels
Published in 1895, 'Doctor Hathern's Daughters' by Mary Jane Holmes is a domestic fiction novel set in post-Civil War Virginia. The story follows the Hathern sisters—twins Fanny and Annie, along with their half-sister Katy—as they navigate family dynamics and societal changes after their mother's death. The narrative explores themes of mate selection, man-woman relationships, and the impact of war on personal lives, highlighting the sisters' emotional struggles and their father's unconventional parenting amidst evolving social expectations.
