Between Whiles by Helen Hunt Jackson
The novel revolves around the lives of two women, one a widow and the other a young woman who has been wronged by society. The story explores themes of love, loss, and redemption in a small New England town during the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the complexities of female relationships, societal expectations, and the constraints placed on women's lives at that time. Through the characters' experiences, the novel critiques the patriarchal norms and social conventions that governed women's behavior. Ultimately, the story is a poignant exploration of the human condition, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of women navigating a world dominated by men.
By Helen Hunt Jackson · First published 1887 · Genre: Fiction, Short Stories, Romance · 8 chapters · 70,056 words
First lines
Who buys? Who buys? 'Tis like a market-fair; The hubbub rises deafening on the air: The children spend their honest money there; The knaves prowl out like foxes from a lair.
Who buys? Who sells? Alas, and still alas! The children sell their diamond stones for glass; The knaves their worthless stones for diamonds pass. He laughs who buys; he laughs who sells. Alas!
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Helen Hunt Jackson
- Date: 1887 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Short Stories, Romance, Domestic Fiction, 19th Century Literature
- Length: 70,056 words
- Structure: 8 chapters, 1,016 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is primarily a collection of fictional stories.
- Short Stories — The book consists of multiple short stories, each with its own narrative.
- Romance — Several stories explore themes of love and relationships.
- Domestic Fiction — The stories often focus on domestic life and personal relationships.
Tags
American Literature · Feminist Fiction · Historical Fiction · Native American Literature · Romance · Social Commentary · 19th Century Literature · Western Frontier · Pioneer Life · Family Drama · Love Story · Coming of Age
Contents
More by Helen Hunt Jackson
- Mammy Tittleback and Her Family: A True Story of Seventeen Cats (1886)
- Ramona (1884)
- Hetty's Strange History (1867)
- A Calendar of Sonnets (1882)
- Mercy Philbrick's Choice (1889)
- Draxy Miller's Dowry (1881)
- The Elder's Wife. Sequel to "Draxy Miller's Dowry. " (1882)
- Whose Wife was she? (1871)
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