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100 1 _aGrahame, Kenneth,
_d1859-1932
245 1 4 _aThe Headswoman
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-11-08
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Headswoman" by Kenneth Grahame is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the unique premise of a young woman, Jeanne, who takes on the hereditary role of the executioner in a quaint medieval town. Set against a backdrop of societal norms and gender roles, the novel delves into themes of independence, ambition, and the challenges faced by women in pursuing careers traditionally deemed inappropriate for their gender. In the story, Jeanne boldly claims her right to become the town's executioner after the death of her father. She defies societal expectations, asserting that she is both capable and deserving of this role, which provides her with artistic satisfaction and independence. As Jeanne navigates her dual identity as a professional executioner and a woman seeking love, her life intertwines with that of a young nobleman who becomes her reluctant client. Their relationship evolves as they challenge the conventions of their respective roles, culminating in an unexpected romance that reveals deeper insights into the nature of profession, identity, and personal desires. Ultimately, the novel combines humor with poignant commentary on the struggles faced by women in a patriarchal society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSatire
653 _aExecutions and executioners -- Fiction
653 _aSex role -- Fiction
700 1 _aFoster, Marcia Lane,
_d1897-1983
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34243
999 _c75089
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