The Eleventh Virgin by Dorothy Day
This novel explores the complexities of female identity and relationships through the story of a young woman who becomes involved with an older man. The narrative delves into themes of power dynamics, emotional manipulation, and the blurring of boundaries in intimate relationships.
By Dorothy Day · First published 1983 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction · 13 chapters · 81,419 words
First lines
Every few months Mother Grace and the children's father had a house party and that meant the horse-chestnut tree in the back garden would have an outcropping of nickels and dimes. They grew in the branches and were hidden among the leaves and twigs around the trunk. The boys could climb for them, but June had to burrow around the roots of the tree. She was only four then.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Dorothy Day
- Date: 1983 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Historical Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 81,419 words
- Structure: 13 chapters, 1,281 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of identity, relationships, and societal expectations through a nuanced narrative style.
- Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery, typical of the coming-of-age genre.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect specific historical periods, influencing character development and plot.
- Romance — Romantic relationships play a central role in the narrative, impacting character motivations and conflicts.
Tags
Coming-of-age · Feminist · Literary fiction · Social commentary · Realism · Psychological insight · Character study · Morality tale · Family dynamics · Identity crisis · Self-discovery · Sexual awakening
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- Monologue
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V