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Title:
The Beth Book
Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jen Haines, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Beth Book" by Sarah Grand is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, who represents the struggles and aspirations of women during this period, particularly focusing on themes of marriage, social expectations, and personal growth. The opening chapters introduce the audience to the challenges faced by Elizabeth’s mother, Mrs. Caldwell, as she navigates the difficulties of motherhood and domesticity while reflecting on her own unfulfilled dreams and desires. The opening of the narrative paints a vivid picture of Mrs. Caldwell’s state of mind as she prepares for the birth of her seventh child on a dreary June day. We witness her fatigue and struggle with both physical health and the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman and mother. The dynamic between Mrs. Caldwell and her husband reveals the tension in their marriage, highlighting the imbalance in their emotional and intellectual engagement. As the story progresses, the birth of Elizabeth (Beth) under dire circumstances is presented, foreshadowing the themes of resilience and individuality that will characterize her development throughout the novel. The characters and setting are crafted to illustrate the constraints of gender roles and the yearning for personal fulfillment, setting the stage for Beth's journey toward discovering her own identity amidst familial and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grand, Sarah, 1854-1943
EBook No.: 28088
Published: Feb 15, 2009
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Social conditions -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Beth Book
Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius
Note: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Jen Haines, Suzanne Shell, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Beth Book" by Sarah Grand is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, who represents the struggles and aspirations of women during this period, particularly focusing on themes of marriage, social expectations, and personal growth. The opening chapters introduce the audience to the challenges faced by Elizabeth’s mother, Mrs. Caldwell, as she navigates the difficulties of motherhood and domesticity while reflecting on her own unfulfilled dreams and desires. The opening of the narrative paints a vivid picture of Mrs. Caldwell’s state of mind as she prepares for the birth of her seventh child on a dreary June day. We witness her fatigue and struggle with both physical health and the societal expectations placed upon her as a woman and mother. The dynamic between Mrs. Caldwell and her husband reveals the tension in their marriage, highlighting the imbalance in their emotional and intellectual engagement. As the story progresses, the birth of Elizabeth (Beth) under dire circumstances is presented, foreshadowing the themes of resilience and individuality that will characterize her development throughout the novel. The characters and setting are crafted to illustrate the constraints of gender roles and the yearning for personal fulfillment, setting the stage for Beth's journey toward discovering her own identity amidst familial and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Grand, Sarah, 1854-1943
EBook No.: 28088
Published: Feb 15, 2009
Downloads: 147
Language: English
Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject: Women -- Social conditions -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.