May Sinclair

Superseded (eBook, ePUB)

A Modernist Exploration of Gender, Class, and Selfhood in Early 20th Century England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Superseded,' May Sinclair navigates the complexities of modern relationships and the shifting dynamics of identity in the early 20th century. With her hallmark stream-of-consciousness technique, Sinclair intertwines vivid character studies with a nuanced exploration of societal changes, particularly in the context of gender roles and the effects of war. The narrative delves into the lives of the protagonists, whose emotional struggles mirror the turbulence of the period, making it a rich text that reflects both personal and collective experiences of disillusionment and self-discovery. May Sinclair, a prominent figure in the feminist literary movement and a pioneering modernist, often drew inspiration from her own experiences as a woman navigating a male-dominated literary world. Her keen observations of psychological nuances and social intricacies stem from her engagement with contemporary philosophical and psychological theories, especially those of Sigmund Freud and William James. These influences resonate throughout 'Superseded,' illuminating Sinclair's sophisticated comprehension of human consciousness and interpersonal connections. This novel is highly recommended for readers seeking to immerse themselves in early modernist literature that deftly tackles themes of identity, gender, and societal metamorphosis. Sinclair's evocative prose invites readers to reflect on their own lives against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world, making 'Superseded' a pertinent exploration of timeless human dilemmas.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 157
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066196196
• Artikelnr.: 58929762

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.