The Single Woman, Modernity, and Literary Culture

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Focusing on the complexities of single women in the early 20th century, the book examines their roles amid the tensions of modernity, navigating between rural and urban life, and public and private spheres. It highlights how societal perceptions, including those of the old maid and the flapper, often portrayed these women as sexually ambiguous figures. Through an analysis of transatlantic women's fiction from the 1920s to 1940s, Emma Sterry showcases a range of writers, revealing the intricate dynamics of tradition and progress within literary culture.