The Precipice: A Novel by Elia Wilkinson Peattie

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Author Peattie, Elia Wilkinson, 1862-1935
Title The Precipice: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Precipice: A Novel" by Elia W. Peattie is a fictional work written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Kate Barrington, a recent graduate who returns home after her time at the University of Chicago, grappling with her identity, family dynamics, and the societal expectations placed on women during this period. Through Kate, the novel examines themes of personal ambition and the clash of traditional values with the emerging independence of women. The opening of the novel introduces Kate as she bids farewell to her friend Lena Vroom before heading home, reflecting on her time at university and her mixed feelings about returning to a life structured by her parental home. Kate's thoughts oscillate between fond memories and frustrations regarding societal norms, particularly the expectation for women to conform to traditional roles. Her interactions reveal her compassionate nature, particularly towards Lena, who seems to struggle with her own sense of belonging. As Kate arrives home, she is enveloped in the bittersweet emotions of reunion—capturing the tension between her aspirations and the confinements of her expected domestic role, setting the stage for her internal conflict that will be further developed throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Feminist fiction
Subject Women -- Social and moral questions -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12177
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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