My Little Sister (Edition1)
Published on 5. April 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
186 pages
978-93-7113-089-9 (ISBN)
Description
My little sister examines familial bonds, the burdens of protection, and the complexities of growing up under the weight of societal expectations. A devoted older sister reflects on the radiant presence of her younger sibling, whose charm captivates those around her. Their childhood unfolds in an idyllic yet insular setting where innocence and playfulness define their early years. Beneath the warmth of their relationship, however, lies an undercurrent of unease as their mother s anxieties shape their understanding of the world. The older sister s protective instincts grow stronger as she senses the fragility of their sheltered existence, realizing that childhood cannot shield them from the inevitable challenges of adulthood. The narrative gradually reveals how love and concern intertwine with control and fear, exploring the emotional depth of a sibling relationship tested by external pressures. As the younger sister s luminous presence continues to draw admiration, the older sister grapples with an increasing awareness of the constraints placed upon them by their mother s apprehensions and the expectations of those around them.
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Language
English
Place of publication
India
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
242 gr
ISBN-13
978-93-7113-089-9 (9789371130899)
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Elizabeth Robins was an actress, playwright, author, and suffragist. She also wrote as C. E. Raimond. Elizabeth Robins, Charles Robins' first child with Hannah Crow, was born in Louisville, Kentucky. After experiencing financial troubles, her father left for Colorado, leaving the children in the care of their mother. When Hannah Crow was committed to an insane asylum, Elizabeth and the other children were taken to live with her grandmother in Zanesville, Ohio, where she received an education. Her grandma would provide her with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare as well as unfailing support in her endeavor to perform in New York City. Despite the fact that her father was an insurance broker, he traveled frequently during her childhood, and in the summer of 1880, Robins followed him to mining camps while also attending theatre in New York and Washington. Elizabeth's brilliance made her one of her father's favorite children. He wanted her to attend Vassar College and study medicine. Robins saw her first professional play (Hamlet) when she was fourteen years old, and it sparked her desire to pursue an acting career. From 1880 to 1888, she would pursue an acting career in America.