The Widow's Might
The Widow's Might by Alice Duer Miller is a novel that explores the themes of grief, loss, and the struggles of widowhood. The story follows the life of a young woman named Margaret after the death of her husband, as she navigates her newfound independence and grapples with the challenges of living alone. Throughout the novel, Miller examines the societal expectations placed on women during this time period and the ways in which they were limited by their gender roles. The book is a poignant portrayal of the human experience, delving into the complex emotions that arise from loss and the resilience of the human spirit.
By Alice Duer Miller · First published 1908 · Genre: Feminist Literature, Drama, Historical Fiction · 8,755 words
First lines
Fifth: To my executors hereinafter named, or to such of them as shall qualify, and the survivors of them, I give and bequeath the sum of one million dollars ($1,000,000) in trust to hold, invest and reinvest the same and to collect the income, issues and profits thereof and pay over the whole of said income, issues and profits, accruing from the date of my death, in semiannual payments, less proper charges and expenses, to my wife, Doris
Helen Southgate, as long as she shall remain my widow; and upon the death or remarriage of my said wife, I direct that the principal of said trust shall be paid over to my sister, Antonia
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Alice Duer Miller
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Feminist Literature, Drama, Historical Fiction
- Length: 8,755 words
- Structure: 1 section, 212 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)
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Genres
- Feminist Literature — The story is centered around the widow, her wisdom, and her struggle, signifying feminist themes.
- Drama — The story contains a lot of emotional conflicts and revolutions that create dramatic tension.
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set in a specific historical context, involving interpretation of historical events and figures.
Tags
Drama · Romance · Tragedy · Women's Fiction · Family · Social Commentary · Melodrama · Victorian Literature · Gender Roles · Marriage · Class Struggle · Power Dynamics