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Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel)
1862
1940
Tweedie, Mrs. Alec
Harley, Ethel Brilliana
Tweedie, Mrs. Alex
Alec-Tweedie, E. (Ethel)
Tweedie, Ethel Brilliana Harley
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Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life
13 Years of a Busy Woman's Life
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"Thirteen Years of a Busy Woman's Life" by Mrs. Alec Tweedie is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the author’s experiences as a woman navigating both personal and professional realms during a pivotal period in her life. It reflects on themes of ambition, societal roles, and the challenges faced by women of her time, including her own journey through widowhood and work in a male-dominated literary world. The opening of the memoir presents a compelling prologue where the author recounts a life-changing encounter with a man who credits her writing with saving him from despair. This incident prompts Tweedie to reflect on her own journey, highlighting her transition from a woman of luxury to one who must toil for a living. As she shares her experiences, she hints at the struggles faced by widows in society and the need for resilience amidst adversity. The narrative sets the tone for her life story, exploring the intricate balance of personal sacrifice, familial devotion, and the pursuit of a writing career as she embarks on recounting the subsequent chapters of her busy, transformative life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Great Britain -- Intellectual life -- 20th century
Alec-Tweedie, Mrs. (Ethel), -1940
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