Stella Benson

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Twenty (eBook, ePUB)

A Whimsical Tale of Twenties: Self-discovery, Friendship, and Time in British Literature

Beschreibung

Stella Benson's "Twenty" is a richly textured narrative that captures the complexities of youth and the tumultuous transition into adulthood. Written in a poetic and impressionistic style, the novel oscillates between surrealism and stark realism, using vivid imagery and fragmented prose to mirror the protagonist's internal struggles and societal disillusionments. Set against the backdrop of post-World War I England, the work encapsulates the existential questions of a generation reeling from conflict, showcasing Benson's keen insight into the psyche of women seeking freedom and identity in a rapidly changing world. Benson, a prominent figure in the early 20th century literary scene, was not only an acclaimed novelist but also a dedicated feminist and social activist. Her experiences traveling through various cultures and her own personal battles with mental health issues deeply informed her writing. "Twenty" emerges as a testament to her exploration of the female experience, revealing her concerns with personal autonomy and societal norms, as well as her desire to connect with others navigating similar predicaments. For readers interested in a profound and lyrical exploration of identity and freedom, "Twenty" is highly recommended. It invites individuals to reflect on their own journeys and the intricate layers of human emotion, making it an essential read for those captivated by the nuanced struggles of the coming-of-age narrative.

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Autor

Stella Benson (1892-1933) was an English feminist poet, travel writer, and novelist. Born into a wealthy Shropshire family, Benson was the niece of bestselling novelist Mary Cholmondeley. Educated from a young age, she lived in London, Germany, and Switzerland in her youth, which was marked by her parents' acrimonious separation. As a young woman in London, she became active in the women's suffrage movement, which informed her novels This Is the End (1917) and Living Alone (1919). In 1918, Benson traveled to the United States, settling in Berkley for a year and joining the local Bohemian community. In 1920, she met her husband in China and began focusing on travel writing with such essay collections and memoirs as The Little World (1925) and World Within Worlds (1928). Benson, whose work was admired by Virginia Woolf, continued publishing novels, stories, and poems until her death from pneumonia in the Vietnamese province of Tonkin.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 109
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066244309
• Artikelnr.: 58928896