Amy Levy

Miss Meredith (eBook, ePUB)

Navigating societal norms and personal desires in Victorian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Amy Levy's novella 'Miss Meredith' depicts the story of a young woman navigating the complexities of societal expectations and personal desires in Victorian England. Through her elegant and subtle prose, Levy explores themes of women's independence, the constraints of societal norms, and the pursuit of self-fulfillment. The novella's introspective narrative provides readers with a poignant reflection on the constraints placed upon women during the late 19th century. Amy Levy, a British author and poet, was known for her groundbreaking feminist writings and contributions to the Victorian literary scene. Levy's experiences as a Jewish woman in a male-dominated society undoubtedly influenced her portrayal of strong-willed female characters like Miss Meredith. Her unique perspective and literary prowess shine through in this compelling novella. For readers interested in exploring the intersection of gender, society, and self-discovery in historical fiction, 'Miss Meredith' offers a thought-provoking and engaging read. Levy's nuanced portrayal of a woman's journey towards independence serves as a timeless reminder of the enduring struggle for equality and self-determination.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 213
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664116406
• Artikelnr.: 58435357

Autorenporträt

Amy Levy (1861-1889) was a British poet and novelist. Born in Clapham, London to a Jewish family, she was the second oldest of seven children. Levy developed a passion for literature in her youth, writing a critique of Elizabeth Barrett Browning's Aurora Leigh and publishing her first poem by the age of fourteen. After excelling at Brighton and Hove High School, Levy became the first Jewish student at Newnham College, Cambridge, where she studied for several years without completing her degree. Around this time, she befriended such feminist intellectuals as Clementina Black, Ellen Wordsworth Darwin, Eleanor Marx, and Olive Schreiner. As a so-called "New Woman" and lesbian, much of Levy's literary work explores the concerns of nineteenth century feminism. Levy was a romantic partner of Violet Paget, a British storyteller and scholar of Aestheticism who wrote using the pseudonym Vernon Lee. Her first novel, The Romance of a Shop (1888), is powerful story of sisterhood and perseverance in the face of poverty and marginalization. Levy is also known for such poetry collections as A Minor Poet and Other Verse (1884) and A London Plane-Tree and Other Verse (1889). At the age of 27, after a lifetime of depression exacerbated by relationship trouble and her increasing deafness, Levy committed suicide at her parents' home in Endsleigh Gardens.