May Sinclair

Mary Olivier: a Life (eBook, ePUB)

Exploration of female autonomy and identity in the early 20th century British society

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Mary Olivier: a Life," May Sinclair crafts a profound exploration of identity and selfhood through the lens of a woman navigating the intricacies of family, love, and societal expectations in early 20th-century England. The novel employs a stream-of-consciousness narrative style, reminiscent of contemporaries such as Virginia Woolf, allowing readers to delve deeply into Mary'Äôs psyche. Sinclair'Äôs rich prose and nuanced character development invite poignant reflections on personal growth and the search for meaning amid life'Äôs complexities, positioning the work within the modernist movement that sought to capture the intricacies of human consciousness. May Sinclair, a prominent figure in early modernist literature and a pioneering feminist voice, drew from her own experiences and psychological insights to fuel her writing. Born in 1863, she was influenced by her own tumultuous family life and the shifting societal roles of women during her time, which undoubtedly shaped the character of Mary Olivier. Sinclair'Äôs keen interest in psychology and the human mind allowed her to create a relatable and deeply introspective protagonist whose journey encapsulates the struggles of many women of her era. "Mary Olivier: a Life" is essential reading for those interested in feminist literature, psychological portraits, and modernist narratives. Sinclair's exploration of the female condition resonates with contemporary issues, making this a timeless study of personal and societal complexities. Readers will find themselves captivated by Mary Olivier'Äôs journey, as it serves as both a historical reflection and an enduring commentary on the quest for identity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664587688
• Artikelnr.: 58436573

Autorenporträt

May Sinclair (1863-1946) was the daughter of a rigidly dogmatic Christian woman and a failed shipowner who took to the bottle. She attended Cheltenham Ladies' College, where she began a lifelong study of philosophy, finding in the works of Plato, Spinoza, and Kant a refuge from the religion in which she had been raised. In 1904 her novel The Divine Fire was a best seller in America, and helped to make her reputation in England, where she became known not only for her own vividly imagistic and psychologically complex fiction but also for championing a range of challenging new writers. She presented Ezra Pound to Ford Madox Ford, encouraged the work of Charlotte Mew, protested the banning of D.H. Lawrence's The Rainbow, wrote an early appreciation of T.S. Eliot's Prufrock and Other Observations , and--in a review of Dorothy Richardson's Pilgrimage--introduced the term "stream of consciousness" into critical parlance. A member of the Women Writers Suffrage League, the Aristotelian Society, and the first group to practice Freudian analysis in England, May Sinclair was the author of poems, stories, essays, two works of philosophy, and twenty-four novels, of which Mary Olivier: A Life was her favorite. Katha Pollitt is a poet, essayist, and columnist for The Nation. She is the author of a book of poems, Antarctic Traveller, and two prose collections, Reasonable Creatures: Essays on Women and Feminism and Subject to Debate: Sense and Dissents on Women, Politics, and Culture.