An Ambitious Woman: A Novel by Edgar Fawcett
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| Author | Fawcett, Edgar, 1847-1904 |
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| Title | An Ambitious Woman: A Novel |
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| Summary | "An Ambitious Woman: A Novel" by Edgar Fawcett is a fiction work written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Claire Twining, a young woman caught between her ambitions and the grim realities of her upbringing in a dreary suburb of Brooklyn. The narrative conveys themes of aspiration, social struggles, and familial dynamics, particularly focusing on Claire's relationship with her parents and her yearning for a better life. The opening of the novel introduces Greenpoint, a monotonous and dismal area near Brooklyn, setting the tone for Claire's challenging upbringing. Her father, Francis Twining, is depicted as an optimistic yet unfortunate man, struggling to provide for his family despite his potential and gentle nature. Claire's mother, Jane, is portrayed as coarse and critical, contributing to a tense home environment. As the scene unfolds, Claire's characters emerge as she grapples with feelings of discontentment, influenced by her mother's unyielding ambition and her father's gentle but defeated spirit. The juxtaposition of Claire's aspirations against the backdrop of her household's despair foregrounds her journey of self-discovery and the societal constraints she seeks to transcend. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38075 |
| Release Date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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