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Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century London, the novel follows Elsie Meredith, who grapples with her mother's struggles and her own identity as a middle child. As she faces the fear of repeating her mother's hardships, she seeks independence by taking a position as a governess in Italy. Through Elsie's journey, the story explores themes of feminism, familial duty, and the quest for self-definition, all while reflecting the realities of Jewish life during that era. This poignant tale captures the essence of the New Woman movement.
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Miss Meredith, Amy Levy
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- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- Miss Meredith
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Amy Levy
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 74
- ISBN13
- 9781513295831
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Classics, Victorian Era
- Rating
- 4.35 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of nineteenth-century London, the novel follows Elsie Meredith, who grapples with her mother's struggles and her own identity as a middle child. As she faces the fear of repeating her mother's hardships, she seeks independence by taking a position as a governess in Italy. Through Elsie's journey, the story explores themes of feminism, familial duty, and the quest for self-definition, all while reflecting the realities of Jewish life during that era. This poignant tale captures the essence of the New Woman movement.