A Woman Ventures: A Novel by David Graham Phillips

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Author Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911
Illustrator Hurlbut, William J. (William James), 1883-1957
LoC No. 02022727
Title A Woman Ventures: A Novel
Original Publication United States: Grossett & Dunlap,1902.
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "A Woman Ventures: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a literary work likely written in the early 20th century. This novel explores themes of societal expectations, women's autonomy, and the struggle for personal identity against the backdrop of economic hardship. The story revolves around Emily Bromfield, who faces the profound challenges of losing her family's stability and navigating a new life filled with limitations in a small town after her father's death. The beginning of the novel introduces Emily and her family as they grapple with the loss of her father's income and the ensuing financial ruin that upends their lives. Initially mourning his death, Emily soon becomes acutely aware of their precarious position in society. As they relocate to Stoughton, Emily struggles with her new existence, feeling trapped in a suffocating environment devoid of the vibrancy and possibilities of her previous life in Washington. The narrative delves into her internal conflict over societal pressures to marry for security versus her desire for self-determination, setting the stage for her quest for independence and fulfillment amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Mate selection -- Fiction
Subject Fathers -- Death -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Women journalists -- Fiction
Subject Husbands -- Death -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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