| Author |
Gissing, George, 1857-1903 |
| Title |
The Odd Women
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Revised by Richard Tonsing.
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| Summary |
"The Odd Women" by George Gissing is a novel written during the late 19th century, exploring themes of gender, societal roles, and the struggles of women in a changing world. The book introduces readers to the Madden family, particularly focusing on the lives of Dr. Elkanah Madden's daughters as they face the challenges of independence and self-identity amid societal expectations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Dr. Madden and his eldest daughter, Alice, as they navigate the complexities of financial security and familial responsibility after the death of the girls' mother. The conversations hint at the father's aspirations for his daughters, even as he struggles with the harsh realities of their situation. The narrative introduces other key characters, such as the ambitious Rhoda Nunn, who presents contrasting views on women's roles, suggesting a broader dialogue about women's independence. As the family grapples with their changed circumstances, we see the seeds of their individual aspirations and the looming question of how they will navigate a society that often relegates women to limited roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Single women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
English fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Women -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Employment -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Middle class women -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
4313 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 17, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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