Hilda's Home: A Story of Woman's Emancipation by Rosa Graul

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Author Graul, Rosa
Title Hilda's Home: A Story of Woman's Emancipation
Original Publication United States: M. Harman,1899.
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
Summary "Hilda's Home: A Story of Woman's Emancipation" by Rosa Graul is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative delves into the themes of women's emancipation and the struggle against societal norms, particularly focusing on the character Imelda, who grapples with her fears about marriage and the expectations placed upon women. Through Imelda's experiences and conversations, the book explores the complexities of love, marriage, and gender dynamics. At the start of the story, we are introduced to the ambiance of a lovely June evening, where Imelda and Norman, two young lovers, engage in a tender yet complex discussion about their feelings and fears regarding marriage. Imelda expresses a deep love for Norman, yet she hesitates to fully commit to marriage, fearing that it may lead to a loss of the affection they currently share. This conflict highlights Imelda's concerns stemming from her observations of failed marriages and her desire to maintain personal autonomy. The narrative sets the stage for exploring deeper themes related to women's agency, societal expectations, and the nature of true love, while also hinting at Imelda's troubled past and the impact it has on her present relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Women -- Fiction
Subject Women's rights -- Fiction
Subject Free love -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 67621
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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