Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story by H. G. Wells

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Author Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946
Title Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story
Note Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller and David Widger
Summary "Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story" by H. G. Wells is a novel written during the late 19th century. It revolves around the character of Ann Veronica Stanley, a young woman at a crossroads in her life, seeking independence and meaning in a world that seeks to confine her to traditional roles. The opening chapters set the stage for her struggle as she prepares to confront her father about the constricting expectations imposed upon her, particularly regarding her education and future. At the start of the narrative, Ann Veronica returns home from London, filled with resolve to challenge her father's authority after receiving an ultimatum about attending a dance with her friends. As she navigates her suburban environment, the reader is introduced to her discontent with societal norms that prioritize marriage and domesticity over personal ambition and freedom. Ann Veronica's character is portrayed as a complex mix of youthful idealism and deep longing for life's experiences, making her determination to assert her independence particularly compelling. The interactions she has, including a brief entanglement with young men and the disapproving gaze of her family, foreshadow the conflicts that will arise as she seeks to define her identity and make choices that align with her desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Feminism -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Sex role -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Social conditions -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 524
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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