Glaspell, Susan
Fidelity
- ISBN 13:
- 9780953478033
- author:
- Glaspell, Susan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Persephone Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1999
- Pages:
- 358
- Dimensions:
- 18.6 x 13.8 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Susan Glaspell's Fidelity is a deeply moral and dramatic novel that explores the complexities of human experience. Set in Iowa in 1900 and 1913, the story follows Ruth Holland as she navigates a life of quiet desperation and ultimately makes a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for those around her. Through subtle but powerful use of flashback, Glaspell reveals the inner turmoil and desires of her protagonist, who is driven by a diffused longing for an enlarged experience. As Ruth's story unfolds, it raises important questions about the nature of happiness, morality, and the constraints placed on women in society. This thought-provoking novel has been overlooked in favour of more famous works, but its exploration of themes that are just as relevant today makes it a compelling read for anyone interested in character-driven fiction.
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