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Marcella. A Victorian Tale of Duty, Desire, and Women's Rights
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- Nombre de pages625
- FormatePub
- ISBN4057664570611
- EAN4057664570611
- Date de parution05/12/2019
- Protection num.Digital Watermarking
- Taille928 Ko
- Infos supplémentairesepub
- ÉditeurGOOD PRESS
Résumé
In 'Marcella, ' Mrs. Humphry Ward explores the complex interplay between individual desire and societal expectations in Victorian England. The novel, set against the backdrop of the emerging debates on women'Äôs rights and social reform, presents a richly drawn protagonist whose struggles embody the conflicts of her time. Ward'Äôs intricate prose marries psychological depth with vivid descriptions of the English landscape, creating a compelling narrative that examines themes of love, ambition, and moral responsibility.
The novel's structure, alternating between introspective passages and dramatic encounters, highlights Marcella's internal conflicts and her quest for identity amidst societal constraints. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a novelist and a critic deeply engaged in the issues of her time, including feminism and socialism. Her firsthand experience with the tensions of social class and gender roles'Äîgained from her upbringing in a well-known intellectual family'Äîshapes her portrayal of Marcella.
Ward's own advocacy for women'Äôs rights, as well as her close relationships with influential thinkers, undoubtedly provided the impetus for writing this novel as a poignant social commentary on women's autonomy. 'Worth reading not only for its rich narrative but also for its insightful critique of societal norms, 'Marcella' resonates with contemporary discussions about gender and individuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into Marcella's poignant journey, making this novel a timeless exploration of the struggle for self-definition against the rigidity of social conventions.'
The novel's structure, alternating between introspective passages and dramatic encounters, highlights Marcella's internal conflicts and her quest for identity amidst societal constraints. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a novelist and a critic deeply engaged in the issues of her time, including feminism and socialism. Her firsthand experience with the tensions of social class and gender roles'Äîgained from her upbringing in a well-known intellectual family'Äîshapes her portrayal of Marcella.
Ward's own advocacy for women'Äôs rights, as well as her close relationships with influential thinkers, undoubtedly provided the impetus for writing this novel as a poignant social commentary on women's autonomy. 'Worth reading not only for its rich narrative but also for its insightful critique of societal norms, 'Marcella' resonates with contemporary discussions about gender and individuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into Marcella's poignant journey, making this novel a timeless exploration of the struggle for self-definition against the rigidity of social conventions.'
In 'Marcella, ' Mrs. Humphry Ward explores the complex interplay between individual desire and societal expectations in Victorian England. The novel, set against the backdrop of the emerging debates on women'Äôs rights and social reform, presents a richly drawn protagonist whose struggles embody the conflicts of her time. Ward'Äôs intricate prose marries psychological depth with vivid descriptions of the English landscape, creating a compelling narrative that examines themes of love, ambition, and moral responsibility.
The novel's structure, alternating between introspective passages and dramatic encounters, highlights Marcella's internal conflicts and her quest for identity amidst societal constraints. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a novelist and a critic deeply engaged in the issues of her time, including feminism and socialism. Her firsthand experience with the tensions of social class and gender roles'Äîgained from her upbringing in a well-known intellectual family'Äîshapes her portrayal of Marcella.
Ward's own advocacy for women'Äôs rights, as well as her close relationships with influential thinkers, undoubtedly provided the impetus for writing this novel as a poignant social commentary on women's autonomy. 'Worth reading not only for its rich narrative but also for its insightful critique of societal norms, 'Marcella' resonates with contemporary discussions about gender and individuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into Marcella's poignant journey, making this novel a timeless exploration of the struggle for self-definition against the rigidity of social conventions.'
The novel's structure, alternating between introspective passages and dramatic encounters, highlights Marcella's internal conflicts and her quest for identity amidst societal constraints. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a novelist and a critic deeply engaged in the issues of her time, including feminism and socialism. Her firsthand experience with the tensions of social class and gender roles'Äîgained from her upbringing in a well-known intellectual family'Äîshapes her portrayal of Marcella.
Ward's own advocacy for women'Äôs rights, as well as her close relationships with influential thinkers, undoubtedly provided the impetus for writing this novel as a poignant social commentary on women's autonomy. 'Worth reading not only for its rich narrative but also for its insightful critique of societal norms, 'Marcella' resonates with contemporary discussions about gender and individuality. Readers will find themselves drawn into Marcella's poignant journey, making this novel a timeless exploration of the struggle for self-definition against the rigidity of social conventions.'
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