The Tinder-Box: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Tinder-Box is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Daviess, Maria Thompson (1872–1924).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tinder-Box" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a novel published in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, independence, and the evolving role of women in society. The story follows Evelina Shelby, a recently graduated architecture student returning to her hometown, Glendale, Tennessee, where she grapples with her newfound aspirations for personal freedom and the societal expectations surrounding marriage and gender roles. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, Evelina, as she reflects on her emotional landscape and her relationships with her friends, particularly Jane Mathers, who encourages her to assert herself in love and life. Evelina is posed with a challenge: to navigate her feelings for Richard Hall and Polk Hayes while also being urged to take responsibility for guiding other young women in their romantic choices. Throughout these early pages, we see Evelina's internal conflict between traditional societal roles and her desire for independence, setting the stage for her journey of self-discovery and empowerment amidst the complexities of familial and romantic expectations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tinder-Box
- Author credits: Daviess, Maria Thompson (1872–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Harpeth Valley (Tenn.) -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
- Sex differences -- Fiction
- Sex role -- Fiction
- Tennessee -- Fiction
- Women -- Suffrage -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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