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The Odd Women

The Odd Women

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Number of Chapters: 31

Length: 14 hours and 08 minutes

Language: English

George Gissing's 1893 novel takes on the 19th century "Woman Question" by looking at themes of feminism, marriage, and love. The novel raises these issues through the lives of several contrasting women: Mary Barfoot, a feminist philanthropist who helps train women for careers; her close friend Rhoda Nunn, who believes marriage is a disastrous choice for women; and Monica Madden, who starts out as one of their protegees but chooses to marry a seemingly kind older man. As Monica experiences the challenges of married life, Rhoda finds herself drawn to Mary's cousin, the charming but apparently profligate Everard. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)

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The Fold and the Shepherd (Elizabeth Klett)
Adrift (Elizabeth Klett)
An Independent Woman (Elizabeth Klett)
Monica's Majority (Elizabeth Klett)
The Casual Acquaintance (Elizabeth Klett)
A Camp of the Reserve (Elizabeth Klett)
A Social Advance (Elizabeth Klett)
Cousin Everard (Elizabeth Klett)
The Simple Faith (Elizabeth Klett)
First Principles (Elizabeth Klett)
At Nature's Bidding (Elizabeth Klett)
Weddings (Elizabeth Klett)
Discord of Leaders (Elizabeth Klett)
Motives Meeting (Elizabeth Klett)
The Joys of Home (Elizabeth Klett)
Health From the Sea (Elizabeth Klett)
The Triumph (Elizabeth Klett)
A Reinforcement (Elizabeth Klett)
The Clank of the Chains (Elizabeth Klett)
The First Lie (Elizabeth Klett)
Towards the Decisive (Elizabeth Klett)
Honour in Difficulties (Elizabeth Klett)
In Ambush (Elizabeth Klett)
Tracked (Elizabeth Klett)
The Fate of the Ideal (Elizabeth Klett)
The Unideal Tested (Elizabeth Klett)
The Reascent (Elizabeth Klett)
The Burden of Futile Souls (Elizabeth Klett)
Confession and Counsel (Elizabeth Klett)
Retreat With Honor (Elizabeth Klett)
A New Beginning (Elizabeth Klett)
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