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The Weeping Willow is a novel written by Lydia Howard Sigourney in 1847. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ellen, who is left orphaned and alone after her parents die. She is taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle, but struggles to fit into their high society lifestyle. Ellen is a kind and compassionate person, and she finds solace in nature and the weeping willow tree that grows on her family's property.As Ellen grows older, she falls in love with a young man named Arthur, but their relationship is complicated by the expectations of their respective social classes. Ellen's aunt and uncle disapprove of her relationship with Arthur, and they pressure her to marry someone from their own social circle. Ellen is torn between her love for Arthur and her desire to please her family.Throughout the novel, Sigourney explores themes of love, loss, and social class. She also highlights the importance of nature and the healing power of the weeping willow tree. The Weeping Willow is a poignant and beautifully written novel that offers a glimpse into the social norms and expectations of mid-19th century America.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.