A Woman Ventures: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Woman Ventures: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Phillips, David Graham (1867–1911).
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"A Woman Ventures: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a literary work likely written in the early 20th century. This novel explores themes of societal expectations, women's autonomy, and the struggle for personal identity against the backdrop of economic hardship. The story revolves around Emily Bromfield, who faces the profound challenges of losing her family's stability and navigating a new life filled with limitations in a small town after her father's death. The beginning of the novel introduces Emily and her family as they grapple with the loss of her father's income and the ensuing financial ruin that upends their lives. Initially mourning his death, Emily soon becomes acutely aware of their precarious position in society. As they relocate to Stoughton, Emily struggles with her new existence, feeling trapped in a suffocating environment devoid of the vibrancy and possibilities of her previous life in Washington. The narrative delves into her internal conflict over societal pressures to marry for security versus her desire for self-determination, setting the stage for her quest for independence and fulfillment amidst adversity.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Woman Ventures: A Novel
- Author credits: Phillips, David Graham (1867–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fathers -- Death -- Fiction
- Husbands -- Death -- Fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Mate selection -- Fiction
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Women journalists -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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