The bonds between women are hard to break. Tomboy Joan Ogden just wants to move to London, study medicine, and live with Elizabeth. But her mother has other ideas. She wants her to remain at home, and stay away from a career, men, and especially women... Joan feels responsible for her mother, yet she longs to make something of herself. She must decide: will she stay with with her family in a dreary town, or leave, and face the unknown? The Unlit Lamp is a moving and funny portrayal of a young women discovering who she is, and a powerful story about jumping at the chances life offer us.
The bonds between women are hard to break. Tomboy Joan Ogden just wants to move to London, study medicine, and live with Elizabeth. But her mother has other ideas. She wants her to remain at home, and stay away from a career, men, and especially women... Joan feels responsible for her mother, yet she longs to make something of herself. She must decide: will she stay with with her family in a dreary town, or leave, and face the unknown? The Unlit Lamp is a moving and funny portrayal of a young women discovering who she is, and a powerful story about jumping at the chances life offer us.
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Radclyffe Hall was an English author best known for her groundbreaking works exploring themes of sexuality, gender identity, and social norms. Born in 1880, she gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly for her novel ""The Well of Loneliness,"" which centers on the struggles of a lesbian protagonist. Another significant work, ""The Unlit Lamp,"" delves into the life of Joan Ogden, a young woman navigating her identity amid societal expectations and familial pressures. Hall's writing often challenged conventions, addressing the complexities of love and identity. She was an influential figure in the LGBTQ+ literary canon, remembered for her candid portrayals of same-sex relationships at a time when such topics were often taboo. Her work contributed to the discourse around gender and sexuality, providing a voice for those marginalized by society. Hall passed away in 1943, leaving behind a significant body of work that continues to inspire and provoke thought today.
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