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100 1 _aWard, Humphry, Mrs.,
_d1851-1920
245 1 2 _aA Great Success
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-08-25
508 _aProduced by Andrew Templeton, Juliet Sutherland, Maria Khomenko and PG Distributed Proofreaders
520 _a"A Great Success" by Mrs. Humphry Ward is a novel that reflects social dynamics and personal ambition in early 20th century London. Written during the late 19th century, the story revolves around Arthur Meadows, a lecturer experiencing burgeoning fame, and his wife, Doris Meadows, who grapples with her role amidst his success and the changing societal landscape. The narrative explores themes of gender roles, ambition, and the tension between personal growth and relationship dynamics. The opening of the book introduces the Meadows as they navigate their daily lives, mixed with the excitement of Arthur's rising recognition in the literary world. As they engage with a flurry of correspondence regarding Arthur's lectures, their differing perspectives become apparent; he craves success and recognition while Doris is anxious about their finances and social standing. The chapter reveals Doris’s fears about the pressures of high society, especially in relation to the influential Lady Dunstable, who seems poised to overpower Doris's position as Arthur's partner. The initial interactions between the couple set a tone of intimacy mixed with tension, as Doris struggles to adapt to the social expectations thrust upon her while Arthur revels in the attention and opportunity that his newfound fame brings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
653 _aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13288
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