May Sinclair

Audrey Craven (eBook, ePUB)

A Psychological Exploration of Identity and Society in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Audrey Craven," May Sinclair explores the intricate interplay of self-identity and societal expectation through the life of its eponymous heroine. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England, the novel employs a stream-of-consciousness narrative style that mirrors the psychological depth and complexity of its characters. Sinclair's keen observations and astute social commentary offer insights into issues such as gender roles, mental health, and the quest for autonomy, positioning the book within the modernist literary movement that sought to break free from traditional forms. May Sinclair, a pioneering figure in early modernist literature, was an advocate for women's rights and mental health reform, influences that undoubtedly permeate her work. Drawing from her own experiences and the societal transformations occurring in her time, Sinclair's writing reflects a commitment to exploring the inner lives of women and the challenges they face. Her personal engagement with themes of autonomy and identity resonates throughout "Audrey Craven," making it a rich exploration of character and consciousness. This compelling novel is a must-read for those interested in the evolution of feminist literature and the psychological complexities of the human experience. Sinclair's masterful prose and profound thematic explorations make "Audrey Craven" not only a significant literary work, but also a relevant commentary on the struggles for self-definition in a constraining society.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 255
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664581662
• Artikelnr.: 58562107

Autorenporträt

May Sinclair was the pseudonym of Mary Amelia St. Clair (1863 - 1946), a popular British writer who wrote about two dozen novels, short stories and poetry. She was an active suffragist and member of the Woman Writers' Suffrage League. May Sinclair was also a significant critic in the area of modernist poetry and prose and she is attributed with first using the term stream of consciousness in a literary context, when reviewing the first volumes of Dorothy Richardson's novel sequence Pilgrimage (1915-67), in The Egoist, April 1918. From 1896 Sinclair wrote professionally to support herself and her mother, who died in 1901. An active feminist, Sinclair treated a number of themes relating to the position of women and marriage. Her works sold well in the United States. Around 1913, at the Medico-Psychological Clinic in London, she became interested in psychoanalytic thought and introduced matter related to Sigmund Freud's teaching in her novels. In 1914, she volunteered to join the Munro Ambulance Corps, a charitable organization (which included Lady Dorothie Feilding, Elsie Knocker and Mairi Chisholm) that aided wounded Belgian soldiers on the Western Front in Flanders. She was sent home after only a few weeks at the front. Her 1913 novel The Combined Maze, the story of a London clerk and the two women he loves, was highly praised by critics, including George Orwell, while Agatha Christie considered it one of the greatest English novels of its time.