Humphry Ward

Fenwick's Career (eBook, ePUB)

Ambition and Society in Victorian England: A Tale of Class Dynamics and Moral Dilemmas

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Fenwick's Career," Humphry Mrs. Ward intricately weaves a narrative that explores the tumultuous intersection of personal ambition and societal expectations in early 20th-century England. The novel is characterized by its rich, descriptive prose and psychological depth, delving into the protagonist's moral struggles and the complexities of human relationships. As a reflection of contemporary issues such as gender roles and class dynamics, Ward paints a vivid tableau of Edwardian society, deftly combining elements of realism with a keenly observant social critique. Humphry Mrs. Ward, a prominent author and social reformer, was deeply influenced by her own experiences and the evolving landscape of women's rights during her time. Born into a family with a strong intellectual lineage, her writings often reflect an acute awareness of gender and legal inequality. Ward's engagement with societal reform is palpable in "Fenwick's Career," which offers a candid examination of a woman's quest for autonomy in a patriarchal society, mirroring her advocacy for social change. Readers seeking an insightful exploration of character and moral dilemmas set against a richly drawn historical backdrop will find "Fenwick's Career" to be a compelling read. Ward's ability to engage with profound social issues through the lens of her characters' lives makes this novel a significant contribution to both literary and feminist discourse.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 311
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066244408
• Artikelnr.: 58928832

Autorenporträt

Mary Augusta Ward CBE was a British author who lived from June 11, 1851, to March 24, 1920. She wrote under her married name, Mrs. Humphry Ward. Setting up a Settlement in London to help poor people get better schooling was one way she did this. In 1908, she became the first President of the Women's National Anti-Suffrage League. Mary Augusta Arnold was born in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. She came from a well-known family of writers and educators. Mary was the daughter of Julia Sorell and Tom Arnold, who taught literature. William Thomas Arnold was a writer and journalist, Ethel Arnold worked for women's right to vote, and Julia Huxley started Prior's Field School for Girls in 1902 and married Leonard Huxley. Their sons were Julian and Aldous Huxley. It was important for British intellectual life to have people like the Arnolds and the Huxleys. Author Matthew Arnold was her uncle, and Thomas Arnold, the famous headmaster of Rugby School, was her grandpa. Tom Arnold, Mary's father, was made head of schools in Van Diemen's Land, which is now Tasmania. He started his job on January 15, 1850.