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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aSinclair, May,
_d1863-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Judgment of Eve
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 2006-10-29
508 _aE-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Barbara Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520 _a"The Judgment of Eve" by May Sinclair is a novel written in the early 20th century, reflecting the intricate emotional landscapes of its characters. The story primarily centers around the character of Aggie Purcell, who grapples with the societal expectations of womanhood and motherhood in a small English town. The narrative explores themes of choice, sacrifice, and the quest for personal fulfillment against the backdrop of domestic life and romantic entanglements. The novel follows Aggie Purcell as she navigates her feelings towards two suitors: John Hurst, a well-to-do farmer, and Arthur Gatty, a gentle clerk with artistic aspirations. Initially drawn to John's stability and societal approval, Aggie eventually realizes her deeper connection with Arthur, who understands her intellectual and artistic yearnings. The turning point comes when Aggie chooses Arthur, leading to marriage and motherhood. However, as years pass, the pressures of motherhood and the sacrifices required for family life take their toll on her spirit and identity. The novel concludes poignantly with Aggie’s passing, leaving Arthur to confront the reality of their life together and the impact of her loss on their children, ultimately emphasizing the complexities of love, sacrifice, and the often unacknowledged struggles of women in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
700 1 _aAdams, John Wolcott,
_d1874-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19658
999 _c60996
_d60996