Mary Cholmondeley

The Lowest Rung (eBook, ePUB)

Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In her compelling novella, "The Lowest Rung," Mary Cholmondeley intricately explores the themes of class struggle, personal ambition, and social morality in late 19th-century England. With a narrative that oscillates between realist observations and poignant psychological depth, Cholmondeley employs a vivid prose style that encapsulates the era's socio-economic tensions. The novella reflects the author's critical perspective on Victorian society, as it engages with ethical dilemmas and the often harsh realities faced by those at the margins of society. Through the nuanced experiences of her characters, Cholmondeley invites readers to examine the complexities inherent in human relationships framed within societal constraints. Mary Cholmondeley was born into a socially privileged family but was attuned to the inequities of her time, which deeply influenced her writing. A fervent advocate for women's rights and a critical thinker, she often used her literary voice to challenge the status quo. "The Lowest Rung" stands out as a reflection of her commitment to social issues, delving into the lives of those who struggle against systemic indifference and advocating for empathy and understanding. I wholeheartedly recommend "The Lowest Rung" to readers interested in exploring the intersections of class and morality within the rich literary tapestry of Victorian literature. Cholmondeley's keen insights and vivid character portrayals offer a moving invitation to reflect on contemporary social hierarchies and our shared humanity.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 252
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066224714
• Artikelnr.: 58929105

Autorenporträt

Mary Cholmondeley (1859 - 1925) was an English novelist. She began writing with serious intent in her teens. She wrote in her journal in 1877, "What a pleasure and interest it would be to me in life to write books. I must strike out a line of some kind, and if I do not marry (for at best that is hardly likely, as I possess neither beauty nor charms) I should want some definite occupation, besides the home duties." She succeeded in publishing some stories in The Graphic and elsewhere. Her first novel was The Danvers Jewels (1887), a detective story that won her a small following. It appeared in the Temple Bar magazine published by Richard Bentley, after fellow novelist Rhoda Broughton had introduced her to George Bentley. It was followed by Sir Charles Danvers (1889), Diana Tempest (1893) and A Devotee (1897). The satirical Red Pottage (1899) was a best-seller on both sides of the Atlantic and is reprinted occasionally. It satirizes religious hypocrisy and the narrowness of country life and was denounced from a London pulpit as immoral. It was equally sensational because it "explored the issues of female sexuality and vocation, recurring topics in late-Victorian debates about the New Women." Despite the book's great success, however, the author received little money for it because she had sold the copyright.