Anthony Hope

Mrs. Maxon Protests (eBook, ePUB)

Challenging Gender Norms: A Victorian Tale of Empowerment and Rebellion

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Mrs. Maxon Protests' by Anthony Hope, the reader is transported into the world of late-19th century British society, where social norms and gender roles are rigidly defined. The novel explores themes of women's empowerment and autonomy, as the protagonist, Mrs. Maxon, takes a bold stand against societal expectations. Hope's literary style is characterized by intricate character development and nuanced exploration of social issues, making this book a gripping read for those interested in Victorian literature. The novel's focus on the struggles of a strong-willed female protagonist in a patriarchal society provides a thought-provoking commentary on gender dynamics of the time. Through vivid descriptions and compelling storytelling, Hope brings to life a world where tradition clashes with individuality. Anthony Hope's own background as a lawyer and writer likely influenced his exploration of legal and moral conflicts in 'Mrs. Maxon Protests'. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy Victorian literature, feminist themes, and thought-provoking social commentary.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066156923
• Artikelnr.: 58757181

Autorenporträt

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, as Anthony Hope (9 February 1863 - 8 July 1933), was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, particularly of adventure stories, yet he is best known for only two works: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898). These writings, considered "minor classics" of English literature, are set in the contemporaneous fictional kingdom of Ruritania and gave rise to the Ruritanian romance genre, which includes books set in fictional European places comparable to the novels. Zenda has inspired numerous adaptations, most notably the 1937 Hollywood film of the same name and the 1952 remake. Hope attended St John's School, Leatherhead, Marlborough College, and Balliol College, Oxford. In an intellectually distinguished career at Oxford, he earned first-class honours in Classical Moderations (Literis Graecis et Latinis) in 1882 and Literae Humaniores ('Greats') in 1885. Hope studied law and became a barrister in 1887, when the Middle Temple called him to the Bar. He studied under the future Liberal Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, who saw him as a potential barrister but was disillusioned by his decision to pursue a career in writing.