May Sinclair

The Tysons (Mr. and Mrs. Nevill Tyson) (eBook, ePUB)

Gender roles and marital struggles: A modernist exploration of identity and autonomy in early 20th century British society

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Produktbeschreibung

In "The Tysons (Mr. and Mrs. Nevill Tyson)," May Sinclair crafts a nuanced exploration of psychological complexities and the intricacies of human relationships set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society. The novel employs a stream-of-consciousness technique, allowing readers to delve into the inner thoughts and emotions of its characters, particularly the titular Tysons. Sinclair's narrative oscillates between introspective musings and sharp social commentary, reflecting the tensions of a rapidly changing world, as the couple navigates personal dilemmas and societal expectations, highlighting themes of love, identity, and the constraining nature of social norms. May Sinclair, a prominent figure in the modernist movement, was known for her innovative approach to narrative form and her focus on psychological depth. Sinclair's experiences, including her engagement with early feminist ideas and her acquaintance with influential literary contemporaries, informed her writing. "The Tysons," published in 1913, reflects her keen awareness of the shifting roles of men and women in society and articulates her critical perspective on marital dynamics during a time of considerable social upheaval. This novel is highly recommended for those interested in modernist literature, psychological realism, and the exploration of gender roles. Sinclair'Äôs insightful character studies and deft narrative style make "The Tysons" a compelling read, offering not just a story but a meditation on the complexities of marriage and individuality that resonates even today.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 198
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664585752
• Artikelnr.: 58596678

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.