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100 1 _aWinslow, Helen M.
_q(Helen Maria),
_d1851-1938
245 1 2 _aA Woman for Mayor: A Novel of To-day
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-08-08
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Woman for Mayor: A Novel of To-day" by Helen M. Winslow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the character of Gertrude Van Deusen, a strong and determined woman who becomes a candidate for mayor within her community amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and societal expectations. The book addresses themes of gender roles, women’s suffrage, and the struggle for social reform, reflecting the emerging voice of women in public life during this progressive era. The opening of the novel introduces a group of women engaged in a luncheon where they discuss the sorry state of their city's politics, particularly the upcoming mayoral election. Mrs. Bateman proposes that they need a woman candidate to combat the corruption in their city and suggest Gertrude as the perfect candidate. Initially met with disbelief and concern, Gertrude ultimately decides to accept the challenge despite the significant societal barriers and the opposition from some men in the political arena. The discussion among the women is lively and passionate, highlighting their desire for change and the changing dynamics of gender roles in society. The stage is set for a compelling exploration of activism, politics, and the challenges faced by those who dare to defy conventional expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPolitical fiction
653 _aWomen -- Political activity -- Fiction
653 _aWomen mayors -- Fiction
700 1 _aGoldbeck, Walter Dean,
_d1882-1925
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22267
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