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Babette: A Novel is a 1916 literary work by Frank Berkeley Smith. The novel tells the story of Babette, a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle. Babette is a free spirit who dreams of traveling the world and experiencing all that life has to offer. However, her aunt and uncle have other plans for her and insist that she marry a wealthy man from a respectable family. Babette reluctantly agrees to the arrangement, but soon finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage with a man she cannot stand. As she struggles to find happiness and meaning in her life, she begins to question the values and expectations of her society. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and personal freedom. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into the struggles of women in early 20th century America. With its vivid characters and richly detailed settings, Babette: A Novel is a timeless classic 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.