Thou Shalt Not A Novel (1889)

Thou Shalt Not is a novel written by Linn Boyd Porter and originally published in 1889. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edna, who is forced to confront the strict religious beliefs of her family and community. Edna's father is a preacher who believes in the literal interpretation of the Bible, and he enforces a strict set of rules on his family and congregation. Edna struggles to reconcile her own desires and beliefs with those of her family, and she ultimately finds herself torn between her love for a young man who does not share her faith and her loyalty to her family and community. The novel explores themes of faith, love, and individuality, and it offers a vivid portrait of life in a small, rural community in the late 19th century. With its richly drawn characters and compelling storyline, Thou Shalt Not remains a classic work of American literature to this day.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.