The Eternal Feminine (Novel) by Carolyn Wells
The Eternal Feminine is a novel written by Carolyn Wells, first published in 1915. The book explores the themes of love, relationships, and gender roles through the eyes of its protagonist, a young woman named Margaret. The story follows Margaret as she navigates her way through various romantic entanglements and personal struggles, all while grappling with societal expectations placed upon her as a woman. Throughout the novel, Wells critiques the patriarchal society of her time, highlighting the limitations placed on women and the ways in which they were expected to conform to traditional gender roles. Margaret's experiences serve as a microcosm for the broader social issues faced by women during this period, and Wells' writing provides a powerful critique of the societal norms that governed women's lives. The Eternal Feminine is a thought-provoking and timely novel that continues to resonate with readers today. Its exploration of gender roles, relationships, and personal identity makes it a work of universal literature that remains relevant and relatable even a century after its initial publication.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1920 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist literature, Romantic literature · 15 chapters · 17,387 words
First lines
Yes, that's my bag. I left it at the lace counter. Thank you. Please give it to me. What? I must prove property? Why, don't you see it's mine? That twisty silver monogram on the side is really E. C. S. That's my name, Ella C. Saunders. I told Jim I thought the letters were too wiggly to be easily read, but I never thought anybody'd want to read it but me. Describe contents? Why, of course I can describe the contents! In one pocket is a sample of lace, just Platte Val, you know, not an expensive lace, and with it-I think it's with it-is a sample of rose-colored crêpe de Chine-that is, not exactly rose-colored-sort of crushed plummish or burnt magenta-but no-come to think, I left those samples with my dressmaker. Well, anyway, there's a Subway ticket-or let me see, did I use that coming down? I believe I did! Well, there's a little memorandum card that slips in-the celluloid sort, you know. No, there's nothing written on it.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminist literature, Romantic literature
- Length: 17,387 words
- Structure: 15 chapters, 277 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The Eternal Feminine is a collection of Carolyn Wells' poetry that primarily explores femininity and womanhood.
- Feminist literature — The book presents perspectives on female roles, identity and the essence of femininity, aligning it with the feminist literature genre.
- Romantic literature — Elements of romance and emotion pervade the poetry in this book, contributing to the romantic literature genre.
Tags
feminism · gender roles · women's rights · literature · poetry · identity · empowerment · society · culture · historical context · female perspective · equality
Contents
- AT THE LOST-AND-FOUND DESK
- TOOTIE AT THE BANK
- THE DRESSMAKER IN THE HOUSE
- THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
- A NEW RECRUIT
- SHOPPING FOR POSTAGE STAMPS
- AT THE BRIDGE TABLE
- SHE GOES SHOPPING
- A QUIET AFTERNOON
- TAKING CARE OF UNCLE
- IN THE DEPARTMENT STORE
- THE HOUSEWIFE'S HELPER
- MRS. LESTER'S HOBBLETTE
- AT THE COOKING CLASS
- ÆSOP UP TO DATE: THE MILKMAID AND HER PAIL OF MILK