The Eternal Feminine 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 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
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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