The Crux: A Novel by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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| Author | Gilman, Charlotte Perkins, 1860-1935 |
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| LoC No. | a13000211 |
| Title | The Crux: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Crux: A Novel" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to Vivian Lane and her family, delving into themes surrounding societal expectations, personal growth, and women's roles during a time when these were undergoing significant scrutiny and change. The narrative explores Vivian's life in a small New England town and her desire for independence and purpose amid the limitations imposed by her conservative upbringing. The opening of the novel establishes the setting and introduces characters such as the Foote sisters and the Lane family, who are embroiled in local gossip about a young boy named Morton Elder. As discussions unfold around this family and the societal norms of their community, we see Vivian grappling with her own thoughts about education, marriage, and her aspirations—younger than her parents and looking to strike her own path. Despite the conventional expectations of her environment, Vivian's defiance emerges as she longs for more from life than what traditional roles ascribe to her. This sets the stage for her ensuing journey and challenges, drawing readers into her struggle for self-definition against societal limitations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Feminist fiction |
| Subject | Women pioneers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Colorado -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sex role -- Fiction |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Boardinghouses -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sexually transmitted diseases -- Fiction |
| Subject | Eugenics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38551 |
| Release Date | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 29, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 212 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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