Ann Veronica - A New Woman Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A New Woman's rebellion in Victorian London, defying patriarchal rule amid the suffragette uprisingBy H. G. Wells
Length13h 6m
About this audiobook
Ann Veronica is H. G. Wells's searching contribution to the "New Woman" fiction of the Edwardian period, tracing the intellectual and emotional awakening of Ann Veronica Stanley as she resists paternal authority, social convention, and the narrowing expectations placed upon women. Written in lucid, ironic, and socially observant prose, the novel combines courtship plot, feminist debate, and realist social comedy, situating personal rebellion within the wider transformations of suffrage politics, scientific modernity, and changing sexual ethics. Wells, already famous for scientific romances such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, was also a controversial commentator on society, education, and gender relations. His Fabian sympathies, interest in evolutionary thought, and unconventional private life inform the novel's critique of Victorian domestic ideology. Ann Veronica reflects Wells's belief that modernity demanded new forms of freedom, though its treatment of female emancipation also reveals the tensions and limitations of his own perspective. This complete edition is recommended to readers interested in feminist literary history, early twentieth-century social fiction, and the evolution of the modern novel. It offers both an engaging narrative of self-discovery and a revealing document of its age, making it essential for understanding debates about women's autonomy, desire, and citizenship.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (8.7K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length13 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 27, 2015
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Ann Veronica - A New Woman Novel (Complete Edition) (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Author Biography
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6Chapter the First. Ann Veronica Talks to Her Father
7Chapter the Second. Ann Veronica Gathers Points of View
8Chapter the Third. The Morning of the Crisis
9Chapter the Fourth. The Crisis
10Chapter the Fifth. The Flight to London
11Chapter the Sixth. Expostulations
12Chapter the Seventh. Ideals and a Reality
13Chapter the Eighth. Biology
14Chapter the Ninth. Discords
15Chapter the Tenth. The Suffragettes
16Chapter the Eleventh. Thoughts in Prison
17Chapter the Twelfth. Ann Veronica Puts Things in Order
18Chapter the Thirteenth. The Sapphire Ring
19Chapter the Fourteenth. The Collapse of the Penitent
20Chapter the Fifteenth. The Last Days at Home
21Chapter the Sixteenth. In the Mountains
22Chapter the Seventeenth. In Perspective
23Analysis
24Reflection
25Memorable Quotes
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