Wikipedia page about this book: https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilda_van_Suylenburg Release date is 2021-06-05
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"Hilda van Suylenburg" by C. Goekoop-de Jong van Beek en Donk is a feminist novel published in 1897. After her father's death, Hilda moves to The Hague, where her progressive education clashes with expectations of embroidery and salon life. Yearning to be useful to society, she dreams of studying law to challenge women's oppression. When she meets Maarten van Hervoren, who shares her ideals, new possibilities emerge. Can Hilda forge a path combining professional ambition with personal happiness in a world hostile to women's independence? (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Feminist fiction Netherlands -- Fiction Women lawyers -- Fiction Dutch fiction -- 19th century