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"Messalina of the Suburbs" is a captivating novel penned by E. M. Delafield, delving into the life of Emma, a suburban housewife. Set in the early 20th century, the story provides a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment. Emma finds herself trapped in the monotonous routine of domesticity, yearning for something more from life. Frustrated by the limited scope of her existence, she embarks on a quest to break free from the confines of her suburban existence. With her incisive wit and keen observation, Delafield skillfully portrays the…mehr

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"Messalina of the Suburbs" is a captivating novel penned by E. M. Delafield, delving into the life of Emma, a suburban housewife. Set in the early 20th century, the story provides a thought-provoking exploration of marriage, societal expectations, and personal fulfillment. Emma finds herself trapped in the monotonous routine of domesticity, yearning for something more from life. Frustrated by the limited scope of her existence, she embarks on a quest to break free from the confines of her suburban existence. With her incisive wit and keen observation, Delafield skillfully portrays the intricate dynamics of suburban life. Through Emma's eyes, the author sheds light on the hypocrisies, constraints, and unspoken struggles that exist beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic suburban neighborhoods. E. M. Delafield paints a vivid portrait of a woman's quest for self-discovery, challenging readers to question the expectations placed upon them and to seek their own paths to authenticity and contentment.
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E. M. Delafield, real name Edmée Elizabeth Monica Dashwood, was an English writer renowned for her witty and caustic writings. She was born in Steyning, Sussex, on June 9, 1890, and died there on December 2, 1943. The book "The Diary of a Provincial Lady," written by Delafield, is what made her most famous. In particular, in the setting of domesticity and social expectations, Delafield's literature often concentrated on the lives and experiences of women. Marriage, parenthood, and the difficulties experienced by women in the early 20th century were all subjects that she explored in her writing. She expertly captured the complexity and ambiguities of the world she studied with a razor-sharp humor and great observation. Delafield also produced plays, non-fiction books, and short stories in addition to her novels. She possessed a flexible writing style that enabled her to convey the subtleties of social dynamics and human behavior in a way that was both humorous and insightful. E. M. Delafield's literary accomplishments have established her as a significant character in English literature, and readers looking for a complex grasp of women's life in the early 20th century continue to adore her writings.