Addresses by Alice Meynell (1899)

Name: Addresses
Author: Alice Meynell

The novel explores themes of identity, community, and social hierarchy through a series of interconnected stories that take place in a small town. The narrative is structured around addresses, which serve as a metaphor for the characters' sense of belonging and disconnection. Through the lives of its residents, the story reveals the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which people navigate their places within society. The novel critiques the notion of fixed identities and challenges readers to consider the fluidity of self and community. The narrative is characterized by a non-linear structure, with each address serving as a portal into a new character's world. This structure allows for a rich exploration of themes and ideas, creating a sense of depth and complexity that rewards close reading.

By Alice Meynell · First published 1899 · Genre: Essay Collection, Non-fiction, Feminism · 1,184 words

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Not free from some ignominious attendance upon the opinion of the world is he who too consciously withdraws his affairs from its judgements. He is indebted to "the public. He is at least indebted to it for the fact that there is, yonder, without, a public. Lacking this excluded multitude his fastidiousness would have no subject, and his singularity no contrast. He would, in his grosser moods, have nothing to refuse, and nothing, in his finer, to ignore.

He, at any rate, is one, and the rest are numerous. They minister to him popular errors. But if they are nothing else in regard to himself, they are many. If he must have distinction, it is there on easy terms -- he is one.

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Work type: Essay
Author: Alice Meynell
Date: 1899 CE
Language: English
Genres: Essay Collection, Non-fiction, Feminism, Philosophy
Length: 1,184 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Essay Collection — Alice Meynell's 'ADDRESSES' is a collection of her lectures or talks later transcribed into essays, hence it falls into the genre of essay collections.
Non-fiction — All the contents of the book are based on real events or factual information.
Feminism — Alice Meynell being a women's rights activist often weaves feminism principles into her work, hence it can be attributed to the genre of feminism.
Philosophy — The book often delves into philosophical discussions and themes, hence can be considered in the Philosophy genre.