Johnstone, Edith
A Sunless Heart
- ISBN 13:
- 9781551117416
- author:
- Johnstone, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Broadview Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 225
- Dimensions:
- 21.3 x 14 x 1.5 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
A Sunless Heart by Edith Johnstone is a powerful and evocative novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of women in a society governed by strict social norms. Set against the backdrop of poverty, illness, and exploitation, the story follows Gasparine O'Neill as she navigates her own path to survival and self-discovery. As Gasparine's journey unfolds, it becomes clear that her experiences are deeply intertwined with those of Lotus Grace, a brilliant teacher who has been forced into a life of silence and secrecy. Through their complex and often fraught relationship, Johnstone sheds light on the tensions between romantic friendship and lesbian consciousness in the late-Victorian era. This Broadview edition includes appendices featuring contemporary documents that provide further insight into the novel's exploration of Creole identity, women's education, and the dangers of childhood exploitation.
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