The Eternal Feminine
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 restrictive gender roles of early 20th-century society and challenges the notion that women are inherently inferior to men. Margaret's experiences serve as a microcosm for the broader struggles faced by women during this time period, and the novel's exploration of these themes remains relevant today. In conclusion, The Eternal Feminine is a thought-provoking and timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers to this day.
By Carolyn Wells · First published 1902 · Genre: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Historical Literature · 141 words
First lines
Ah, truly, as the tree is bent the tiny twig's inclined, And in the very littlest girls we see The contradictious tendencies of woman's wayward mind Developed to a marvellous degree. For each small daughter of her mother Will say one thing and do the other.
For instance, when some little girls just hate to go to school And beg that they may stay at home and play; And then, permission given, these same children, as a rule, Delight in _playing school_ the livelong day! Ah, no wonder poets feature Woman as a captious creature.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Carolyn Wells
- Date: 1902 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Feminist Literature, Historical Literature
- Length: 141 words
- Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book consists of a poem entitled 'The Eternal Feminine' depicting feminine life over the years.
- Feminist Literature — The poem centralizes around the various roles of women, in society and history, a typical theme in feminist literature.
- Historical Literature — The work illustrates women's roles and conditions throughout different historical periods, offering a historical perspective.
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feminism · gender roles · women's rights · literature · poetry · identity · empowerment · society · culture · historical context · feminine ideals · social commentary