The Living Present

The Living Present is a novel by Gertrude Atherton that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. The story follows the lives of two women who are struggling to find their place in society after experiencing tragedy. Through their journey, they learn valuable lessons about life and relationships.

By Gertrude Atherton · First published 1933 · Genre: Non-fiction, Social Commentary, Historical · 21 chapters · 83,209 words

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Gertrude Atherton
• Date: 1933 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Non-fiction, Social Commentary, Historical, Feminist Literature
• Length: 83,209 words
• Structure: 21 chapters, 899 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Genres

• Non-fiction — The book is a collection of essays and observations on contemporary issues and society.
• Social Commentary — It provides insights and critiques on the social and cultural dynamics of the time.
• Historical — The work reflects on historical events and their impact on the present.
• Feminist Literature — It addresses themes related to women's roles and rights in society.

Tags

modernism · psychological · drama · female protagonist · California · social issues · identity · relationships · family dynamics · self-discovery · romance · conflict

Contents

• Madame Balli and the "Comfort Package"
• The Threat of the Matriarchate
• The Silent Army
• The Triumph of Middle-Age
• The Munition Makers
• The Real Victims of "Society"
• Mademoiselle Javal and the Eclopes
• One Solution of a Great Problem
• The Woman's Opportunity
• Four of the Highly Specialized
• Madame Pierre Goujon
• Madame Pierre Goujon (Continued)
• Valentine Thompson
• Madame Waddington
• The Countess D'Haussonville
• The Marquise D'Andigne
• Madame Camille Lyon
• Brief Accounts of Great Work
• One of the Motherless
• The Marraines
• Problems for the Future

More by Gertrude Atherton

• The Sacrificial Altar (1930)
• The Pearls of Loreto (1904)
• The Ears of Twenty Americans (1920)
• The Wash-Tub Mail (1896)
• The Conquest of Dona Jacoba (1902)
• A Ramble with Eulogia (1902)
• The Isle of Skulls (1907)
• The Head of a Priest (1905)
• All works by Gertrude Atherton