Grand, Sarah
The Yellow Leaf
- ISBN 13:
- 9780648590583
- author:
- Grand, Sarah
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Michael Walmer
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 112
- Dimensions:
- 0.9 x 14.5 x 14.5 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Classics, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A dramatic novella in two parts, exploring the lives of three women and their struggles with societal expectations. In the first part, a young woman's journey to conservative connections leads to a chance encounter with her cousin and schoolmate, who embodies opposing views on equality and femininity. A pivotal ball brings these differences to the surface, with events that have lasting consequences. Years later, the narrator returns to this same setting, now an elderly woman, alongside her companion from the past. The outcome of their lives is revealed in a poignant exploration of the pressures faced by women in the late 19th century. With wit and lyrical prose, Sarah Grand crafts a powerful tale that delves into the complexities of life, love, and identity. This novella offers a thought-provoking examination of the significant challenges women faced during this period, inviting readers to reflect on the enduring impact of societal expectations on individual lives.
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