The Tunnel by Dorothy M. Richardson

"The Tunnel" by Dorothy M. Richardson follows Miriam Henderson as she navigates her life in London, reflecting on her past experiences and the complexities of her identity. The narrative captures her return to a familiar lodging house, where she feels a mix of nostalgia and apprehension. As she settles into her new room, she contemplates her relationships, societal expectations, and her aspirations as a young woman. The story delves into her thoughts on freedom, the mundanity of work, and the struggle for self-acceptance amidst the pressures of her environment. Through rich, introspective prose, Richardson explores themes of isolation, the search for belonging, and the nuances of personal growth in a rapidly changing world.

By Dorothy M. Richardson · First published 1919 · Genre: Modernist Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction · 33 chapters · 110,572 words

First lines

Miriam paused with her heavy bag dragging at her arm. It was a disaster. But it was the last of Mornington Road. To explain about it would be to bring Mornington Road here.

"It doesn't matter now," said Mrs. Bailey as she dropped her bag and fumbled for her purse.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Dorothy M. Richardson
• Date: 1919 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Modernist Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Feminist Literature, Autobiographical Fiction
• Length: 110,572 words
• Structure: 33 chapters, 1,803 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Modernist Fiction — The novel employs stream-of-consciousness techniques and explores subjective experiences, characteristic of modernist literature.
• Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the inner thoughts and emotions of the protagonist, focusing on psychological depth and complexity.
• Literary Fiction — The work emphasizes character development and thematic depth over plot-driven storytelling, aligning with literary fiction conventions.
• Feminist Literature — The novel addresses themes of women's identity and societal roles, contributing to feminist discourse.

Tags

Stream-of-consciousness · Modernist · Autobiographical · Feminist · Psychological · Inner-monologue · Subjective-narrative · Experimental · Lyrical-prose · Imagistic · Symbolic · Dreamlike

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV
• CHAPTER XXV
• CHAPTER XXVI
• CHAPTER XXVII
• CHAPTER XXVIII
• CHAPTER XXIX
• CHAPTER XXX
• CHAPTER XXXI
• CHAPTER XXXII
• CHAPTER XXXIII

More by Dorothy M. Richardson

• Backwater (1931)
• Pointed Roofs (1915)
• Honeycomb (1915)
• Interim (1920)
• Deadlock (1921)
• Revolving Lights (1923)
• The Trap (1925)
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