Humphry Ward

Marriage à la mode (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Society, and Intrigue in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Marriage v+ la mode," Mrs. Humphry Ward artfully navigates the intricate landscape of marital relationships during the late Victorian era. Through her keen, observant prose, she delves into societal expectations, love, and the paradoxes inherent in romantic unions. Ward employs a finely tuned narrative style, interspersing psychological depth with sharp social commentary, creating a vivid tableau of her characters whose lives reflect the tensions between individual desire and social convention. The novel's exploration of these themes places it within the broader context of realist literature, akin to contemporaries such as Thomas Hardy or George Eliot, yet it stands apart through its nuanced depiction of women'Äôs inner lives and conflicts in a male-dominated society. Mrs. Humphry Ward, a prominent figure in English literature and an advocate for women's education and rights, infuses her narrative with personal conviction and insight. Coming from a family deeply engaged in literary and social issues, Ward's experiences and intellectual environment shaped her understanding of marriage and gender dynamics. Her observations of the friction between traditional roles and the emerging modernity of her time lend authenticity to the relationships portrayed in the novel. "Marriage v+ la mode" is a compelling read for those interested in the evolution of romantic literature and the exploration of gender roles. Ward's eloquent prose and profound insights challenge readers to reflect on the enduring complexities of love and partnership. This novel not only entertains but also invites critical contemplation, making it a significant contribution to both literary and feminist discourses.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 334
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664584380
• Artikelnr.: 58596748

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.