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Title details for The Odd Women by George Gissing - Available

The Odd Women

by George Gissing
Elizabeth Klett
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First published in 1893, 'The Odd Women' by Victorian author George Gissing revolves around the themes of feminism, marriage, and love through the lives of several contrasting women. The 'odd' of the title refers to the fact that in Victorian Britain there were more men than women, and many women therefore found themselves surplus. Mary Barfoot is one of these surplus women - a feminist philanthropist, she is training women to have careers of their own. Her close friend Rhoda Nunn is strongly of the opinion that marriage is a disastrous choice for women, but their young protégé Monica Madden goes against them both when she decides to marry a seemingly kind older man. A riveting story, and highly provocative for the time in which it was published, 'The Odd Women' is a sympathetic novel which was ahead of its time. -

  • Creators

  • Series

    World Classics

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    November 2, 2021

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9788726472653
      • File size: 433537 KB
      • Duration: 15:03:12

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • AudioFile Magazine
      When it comes to performing a wide variety of audiobooks, Juliet Stevenson is an expert. Her lovely clipped accent and fervent delivery typically bring all types of complex stories to life. This title is no exception, for Stevenson's rich voice and compassionate tones animate the text nicely. Somewhat less appealing is the story itself; this 1893 novel explores timeless themes of social constraints and feminism, but these themes have been more compellingly addressed in other novels of the period. This plot featuring the Madden sisters and their romantic intrigues is often difficult to follow and lacking in relatable characters. However, Stevenson offers an excellent narration, and listeners will certainly enjoy her vocal agility and lively style. L.B.F. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

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