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_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aWard, Humphry, Mrs.,
_d1851-1920
245 1 0 _aDelia Blanchflower
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-01-01
508 _aProduced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Charlie Kirschner and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"Delia Blanchflower" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces readers to the complex world of Delia Blanchflower, the daughter of a recently deceased baronet, as she navigates her new life, opposition to traditional gender roles, and the expectations placed on her by society. The book explores themes of freedom, femininity, and generational conflict against the backdrop of changing social dynamics in England. The opening portion of "Delia Blanchflower" presents a vivid scene at a Tyrolese hotel where the protagonist, a middle-aged Englishman named Mark Winnington, observes the diverse clientele while reflecting on the roles and behaviors of women around him. As conversations unfold, he learns of Delia, a spirited young feminist who is the central figure of interest. Intrigued by her reputation and the philosophies surrounding contemporary feminism, Winnington recalls his connection to her late father, who entrusted him as Delia's guardian and trustee. The narrative quickly shifts to Delia's thoughts and aspirations, revealing her determination to assert her independence and navigate the complexities of her new circumstances, setting the stage for a clash between traditional expectations and the burgeoning modernity that she embodies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aGuardian and ward -- Fiction
653 _aWomen -- Suffrage -- Great Britain -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9665
999 _c51358
_d51358