Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story by H. G. Wells
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| Author | Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946 |
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| Title | Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Veronica |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger |
| Summary | "Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story" by H. G. Wells is a novel written during the late 19th century. It revolves around the character of Ann Veronica Stanley, a young woman at a crossroads in her life, seeking independence and meaning in a world that seeks to confine her to traditional roles. The opening chapters set the stage for her struggle as she prepares to confront her father about the constricting expectations imposed upon her, particularly regarding her education and future. At the start of the narrative, Ann Veronica returns home from London, filled with resolve to challenge her father's authority after receiving an ultimatum about attending a dance with her friends. As she navigates her suburban environment, the reader is introduced to her discontent with societal norms that prioritize marriage and domesticity over personal ambition and freedom. Ann Veronica's character is portrayed as a complex mix of youthful idealism and deep longing for life's experiences, making her determination to assert her independence particularly compelling. The interactions she has, including a brief entanglement with young men and the disapproving gaze of her family, foreshadow the conflicts that will arise as she seeks to define her identity and make choices that align with her desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Feminism -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Sex role -- Fiction |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Social conditions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 524 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 532 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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