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The Odd Women

The Odd Women

Gissing, George

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Classic Fiction

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ISBN10: 9361425056
ISBN13: 9789361425059
Publisher: Double 9 Books
Published: Feb 1 2024
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.01
Height: 0.81 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Odd Women by George Gissing is a compelling novel set in overdue Victorian England, exploring the struggles and societal constraints faced via single ladies in a patriarchal society. The narrative revolves across the lives of several odd ladies, single and financially unbiased ladies who defy traditional gender roles. Gissing skillfully depicts the demanding situations those women come upon as they navigate the constrained opportunities available to them, from precarious employment to societal stigma. The protagonist, Rhoda Nunn, emerges as a symbol of independence and resilience, advocating for ladies's rights and self-dedication. Through Rhoda's stories and people of her peers, Gissing highlights the injustices and double standards inherent in Victorian society, particularly concerning gender and marriage. The novel serves as a poignant observation on the repute of girls inside the overdue 19th century, dropping light on problems together with financial dependence, marriage expectancies, and the war for autonomy. Despite the societal pressures and boundaries, they face, the strange women in Gissing's novel attempt to carve out meaningful lives on their own phrases, hard traditional norms and affirming their proper to independence and fulfillment.

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