| Author |
Ward, Humphry, Mrs., 1851-1920 |
| Title |
A Great Success
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Maria Khomenko and PG Distributed Proofreaders
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| Summary |
"A Great Success" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel that reflects social dynamics and personal ambition in early 20th century London. Written during the late 19th century, the story revolves around Arthur Meadows, a lecturer experiencing burgeoning fame, and his wife, Doris Meadows, who grapples with her role amidst his success and the changing societal landscape. The narrative explores themes of gender roles, ambition, and the tension between personal growth and relationship dynamics. The opening of the book introduces the Meadows as they navigate their daily lives, mixed with the excitement of Arthur's rising recognition in the literary world. As they engage with a flurry of correspondence regarding Arthur's lectures, their differing perspectives become apparent; he craves success and recognition while Doris is anxious about their finances and social standing. The chapter reveals Doris’s fears about the pressures of high society, especially in relation to the influential Lady Dunstable, who seems poised to overpower Doris's position as Arthur's partner. The initial interactions between the couple set a tone of intimacy mixed with tension, as Doris struggles to adapt to the social expectations thrust upon her while Arthur revels in the attention and opportunity that his newfound fame brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Married people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
13288 |
| Release Date |
Aug 25, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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