A Woman's War (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Edwardian Tale of Love, Duty, Temperance, and Family Conflict in an English Provincial TownBy Warwick Deeping
Length10h 58m
About this audiobook
A Woman's War presents the "war" of its title not as public combat but as the intimate struggle of a woman negotiating love, pride, social expectation, and moral self-command. Deeping writes within the Edwardian tradition of domestic romance, yet his narrative is sharpened by the period's anxieties about female agency and the fragile codes governing class and reputation. His prose combines melodramatic intensity with careful social observation, turning private feeling into a field of ethical conflict. Warwick Deeping, born in 1877 and trained as a physician before becoming one of England's most widely read novelists, brought to his fiction a clinician's interest in suffering, endurance, and character under pressure. Although later famous for Sorrell and Son, his earlier novels already reveal his fascination with sacrifice, emotional discipline, and the costs of respectability. A Woman's War reflects the sensibility of an author attentive to both bodily vulnerability and social constraint. Readers interested in early twentieth-century popular fiction, gendered moral drama, and the transition from Victorian sentiment to modern psychological realism will find this novel rewarding. It is especially valuable for those who appreciate earnest, character-driven narratives in which romance becomes a test of conscience.
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.
- 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
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length10 hrs 58 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 15, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1A Woman's War (Annotated)
25Chapter XXI
2Introduction
26Chapter XXII
3Synopsis
27Chapter XXIII
4Historical Context
28Chapter XXIV
5Chapter I
29Chapter XXV
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6Chapter II
30Chapter XXVI
7Chapter III
31Chapter XXVII
8Chapter IV
32Chapter XXVIII
9Chapter V
33Chapter XXIX
10Chapter VI
34Chapter XXX
11Chapter VII
35Chapter XXXI
12Chapter VIII
36Chapter XXXII
13Chapter IX
37Chapter XXXIII
14Chapter X
38Chapter XXXIV
15Chapter XI
39Chapter XXXV
16Chapter XII
40Chapter XXXVI
17Chapter XIII
41Chapter XXXVII
18Chapter XIV
42Chapter XXXVIII
19Chapter XV
43Chapter XXXIX
20Chapter XVI
44Chapter XL
21Chapter XVII
45Chapter XLI
22Chapter XVIII
46Analysis
23Chapter XIX
47Reflection
24Chapter XX
48Memorable Quotes
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