The Woman and Her Bonds
The story revolves around a woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and deceit. She begins an affair with a wealthy businessman, but soon finds herself trapped by her own desires and the societal expectations placed upon her. As she navigates this precarious situation, she must confront the consequences of her actions and the true nature of her bonds to those around her.
By Edwin Lefevre · First published 1908 · Genre: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction · 7,330 words
First lines
It seemed to Fullerton F. Colwell, of the famous Stock-Exchange house of Wilson & Graves, that he had done his full duty by his friend Harry Hunt. He was a director in a half score of companies-financial _débutantes_ which his firm had "brought out" and over whose stock-market destinies he presided. His partners left a great deal to him, and even the clerks in the office ungrudgingly acknowledged that Mr. Colwell was "the hardest worked man in the place, barring none"-an admission that means much to those who know it is always the downtrodden clerks who do all the work and their employers who take all the profit and credit.
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The Woman and Her Bonds is listed on Textopian as a novella by Edwin Lefevre, dated 1908 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Edwin Lefevre
- Date: 1908 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 7,330 words
- Structure: 1 section, 186 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — The plot centers around intense emotional and relational conflicts.
- Romance — The story involves significant romantic elements and relationships.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and context are rooted in a specific historical period.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves deeply into the characters' psychological states and motivations.
Tags
Feminism · Social Commentary · Marriage · Relationships · Women's Rights · Sociology · Early 20th Century · American Literature · Domesticity · Gender Roles · Patriarchy · Family Dynamics