Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life
A Woman's Journey Through Victorian Challenges and TriumphsBy Mrs. Alec-Tweedie
Length15h 16m
About this audiobook
In "Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life," Mrs. Alec-Tweedie offers a vivid, first-hand account of her multifaceted experiences as a Victorian woman navigating both personal and public spheres. The book blends the genres of autobiography and memoir, presented in a candid, engaging prose that reflects the trials and triumphs of her daily life. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for storytelling, she explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the balance between familial obligations and individual aspirations, all set against the backdrop of the late 19th century where women's voices began to gain prominence. Born in the historical context of late Victorian Britain, Mrs. Alec-Tweedie's insights are profoundly informed by her own life as a mother, author, and social commentator. Her works often reflect her advocacy for women's rights and labor, shaped by her experiences in a society that both confined and empowered women. Through her writings, she seeks to challenge the perception of women'Äôs roles and to encourage a broader understanding of their contributions to society. "Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life" is highly recommended for readers interested in women's studies, Victorian literature, and autobiography. It not only serves as a testament to the resilience of women at the time but also provides valuable historical context that still resonates today.
Audiobook details
GenreBiography and Memoir
Length15 hrs 16 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PROLOGUE
22CHAPTER XXI CANADIAN PEEPS
2CHAPTER I THE GOLDEN AGE
23CHAPTER XXII PUBLIC DINNERS
3CHAPTER II THE GIRL IS MOTHER TO THE WOMAN
24CHAPTER XXIII PRIVATE DINNERS
4CHAPTER III “WOOED AND MARRIED, AND A’”
25CHAPTER XXIV FROM GAY TO GRAVE
5CHAPTER IV “A WINTER JAUNT TO NORWAY”
26CHAPTER XXV ON JOTTINGS
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6CHAPTER V “THE TENDER GRACE OF A DAY THAT IS DEAD”
27CHAPTER XXVI MORE JOTTINGS: AND HYDE PARK
7CHAPTER VI WIDOWHOOD AND WORK Labor omnia vincit
28CHAPTER XXVII BURIED IN PARCELS
8CHAPTER VII WRITERS: SIR WALTER BESANT, JOHN OLIVER HOBBES, MRS. RIDDELL, MRS. LYNN LINTON
29CHAPTER XXVIII WORK RELAXED: AND ORCHARDSON
9CHAPTER VIII JOURNALISM
30CHAPTER XXIX DIAZ
10CHAPTER IX ON THE MAKING OF BOOKS
31EPILOGUE QUITE WELL AGAIN
11CHAPTER X THE END OF A CENTURY
32FOOTNOTES:
12CHAPTER XI MEXICO AS I SAW IT
33Through Finland in Carts
13CHAPTER XII THE CONTENTS OF A WORKING-WOMAN’S LETTER-BOX
34Hyde Park: Its History and Romance
14CHAPTER XIII ABOUT PAINTERS
35Behind the Footlights TWO EDITIONS
15CHAPTER XIV ON SCULPTORS AND MODELLING
36George Harley, F.R.S.; or, The Life of a Harley Street Physician By HIS DAUGHTER
16CHAPTER XV MORE PAINTERS, AND WHISTLER IN PARTICULAR
37A Girl’s Ride in Iceland FOUR EDITIONS
17CHAPTER XVI “THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS”
38NOTICE
18CHAPTER XVII LORD LI AND A CHINESE LUNCHEON
39LIVING MASTERS OF MUSIC.
19CHAPTER XVIII FROM STAGELAND TO SHAKESPEARE-LAND
40STARS OF THE STAGE
20CHAPTER XIX ON WOMAN NOWADAYS
41A CATALOGUE OF MEMOIRS, BIOGRAPHIES, ETC.
21CHAPTER XX AMERICAN NOTES
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