South Riding - An English Landscape

Set in the fictional South Riding of Yorkshire, the novel explores the intertwined lives of its characters, including young headmistress Sarah Burton and the discontented Robert Carne, alongside socialist Joe Astell and Alderman Mrs. Beddows. Winifred Holtby, a prominent feminist and socialist, weaves themes of social justice and women's rights into the narrative. Originally published posthumously in 1936, this classic is being republished with new introductory material, highlighting Holtby's significant contributions to literature and feminism.