Overview

""Janet March"" is a compelling novel that explores the life and awakening of a young woman navigating the shifting social landscape of early 20th-century America. Floyd Dell's narrative follows the eponymous protagonist from her childhood in a Midwestern town to her experiences in the vibrant, intellectually charged atmosphere of New York City. As a representative of the ""New Woman"" era, Janet challenges traditional expectations regarding marriage, career, and personal independence. The story delves into her search for authenticity and meaning in a world grappling with the aftermath of World War I and the rise of modernism. With its frank exploration of sexual and intellectual freedom, the novel serves as both a sensitive character study and a broader commentary on the evolving roles of women in society. Dell's prose captures the idealism and disillusionment of his generation, making ""Janet March"" a significant work of American realism. This novel remains a poignant portrait of a woman's struggle to define herself on her own terms, offering readers a window into the cultural transformations that defined the early twentieth century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Full Product Details

9781025751313

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Countries Available