Angela's Business by Henry Sydnor Harrison
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"Angela's Business" by Henry Sydnor Harrison is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds primarily through the experiences of Charles Garrott, a young author who grapples with modern concepts of womanhood, relationships, and societal expectations. It introduces various characters representing different perspectives on gender roles and the evolving status of women in society. The opening of the novel sets the stage for Charles Garrott's internal conflict as he
attempts to balance his aspirations as a writer with the pressures of social interaction and existing gender norms. He is drawn into discussions about women's independence while observing the contrasting approaches to life between his socially advanced friend Mary Wing and the more traditional Angela Flower, Mary's cousin. This juxtaposition raises questions within Charles about the meaning of being a woman in a changing world and the responsibilities associated with careers versus homemaking. As he navigates conversations with both women, the reader gains insight into Charles's developing views on femininity and societal roles, hinting at a deeper examination of these themes throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harrison, Henry Sydnor, 1880-1930 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953 |
| Title | Angela's Business |
| Credits |
Produced by Darleen Dove, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34297 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-34297-9 |
| Release Date | Nov 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jun 19, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 601 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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