My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin

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Author Franklin, Miles, 1879-1954
Title My Brilliant Career
Note Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "My Brilliant Career" by Miles Franklin is a novel penned in the early 20th century. The book presents a vivid portrayal of life in rural Australia, focusing on the struggles and aspirations of a young woman named Sybylla Melvyn as she navigates the complexities of her upbringing amidst societal expectations and personal desires. The opening of "My Brilliant Career" sets the stage for Sybylla's life narrative, introducing her as a spirited girl reflecting on her childhood experiences and family dynamics. Sybylla begins with recollections of her carefree days in the bush, marked by a strong connection to nature and a defined sense of self-identity. However, her family's struggles, particularly her father's decline due to alcoholism and their financial hardships, foreshadow the challenges she will face. She reveals her deep longing for artistic expression and a life beyond the mundane tasks imposed on her by her environment, while simultaneously grappling with feelings of discontent and rebellion against her socially prescribed role as a woman. The vivid descriptions capture not only her immediate world in Possum Gully but also hint at her deep ambitions and the navigational difficulties she will experience in pursuing a career that aligns with her true self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Autobiographical fiction
Subject Australia -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Bildungsromans
Category Text
EBook-No. 11620
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 15, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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