The mating impulse by Edwin Balmer
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"The Mating Impulse" by Edwin Balmer is a novel written during the early 20th century, likely reflecting the social climate surrounding women's rights and the suffrage movement. The book centers on the dramatic and often comedic escapades of Roberta Leigh, an American girl who becomes an ardent suffragist in Britain, engaging in militant protests that lead her into precarious situations. The author cleverly intertwines themes of love, rebellion, and the quest for
gender equality within a captivating narrative. The story follows Andy Farnham, an American man in search of Roberta after hearing of her daring exploits in her fight for women's suffrage. His journey through the English countryside leads him to Stoketon, where he discovers Roberta's involvement in a destructive protest that ignites controversy. After narrowly avoiding arrest, the two devise a plan to escape to America aboard a ship while Roberta grapples with the implications of her actions. As they navigate their relationship amidst chaos, they come to recognize their feelings for each other, culminating in a dramatic conclusion that explores the consequences of passion and activism in a time of social upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Balmer, Edwin, 1883-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The mating impulse |
| Original Publication | New York: Street & Smith Corporation, 1914. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Americans -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Suffragists -- Fiction |
| Subject | Terrorism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ocean liners -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73249 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 276 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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