Ann Veronica by H.G. Wells (1909)

The novel revolves around Ann Veronica Stanley, a young woman who defies her family's expectations by pursuing an education and career. She becomes involved with a group of intellectuals and radicals, including a married man, Capes, who becomes her lover. The story explores themes of feminism, social class, and the constraints placed on women during this period.

By H.G. Wells · First published 1909 · Genre: Feminist Fiction, Social Commentary, Bildungsroman · 17 chapters · 119,162 words

First lines

"The art of ignoring is one of the accomplishments of every well-bred girl, so carefully instilled that at last she can even ignore her own thoughts and her own knowledge. "

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: H.G. Wells
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Feminist Fiction, Social Commentary, Bildungsroman, Romance, Drama
• Length: 119,162 words
• Structure: 17 chapters, 2,705 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Feminist Fiction — The novel explores themes of women's independence and gender equality, focusing on the protagonist's struggle for autonomy.
• Social Commentary — It critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly those related to women's roles and rights in early 20th-century society.
• Bildungsroman — The story follows the protagonist's personal growth and development as she navigates adulthood and self-discovery.
• Romance — Romantic relationships play a significant role in the narrative, influencing the protagonist's decisions and life path.

Tags

Social Commentary · Coming-of-Age · Feminism · Marriage · Societal Expectations · Class Conflict · Love Triangle · Independence · Self-Discovery · Victorian Era · London Setting · Intellectualism

Contents

• Ann Veronica Talks to her Father
• Ann Veronica Gathers Points of View
• The Morning of the Crisis
• The Crisis
• The Flight to London
• Expostulations
• Ideals and a Reality
• Biology
• Discords
• The Suffragettes
• Thoughts in Prison
• Ann Veronica Puts Things in Order
• The Sapphire Ring
• The Collapse of the Penitent
• The Last Days at Home
• In the Mountains
• In Perspective

More by H.G. Wells

• The Time Machine (1895)
• A Short History of the World (1922)
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• The Adventures of Tommy (1946)
• The Pearl of Love (1946)
• The Reign of Uya the Lion (1946)
• The Fight in the Lion's Thicket (1946)
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