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McKenna, Stephen
1888
1967
The confessions of a well-meaning woman
$aUnited Kingdom :$bCassell and Company, $c1922.
Al Haines
"The Confessions of a Well-Meaning Woman" by Stephen McKenna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book centers around Lady Ann Spenworth, a woman of the aristocracy, as she navigates the complexities of her life, family relationships, and societal expectations in a changing world. We explore her reflections on her recently undergone operation, her role within her family, and the dynamics of social propriety, family loyalty, and personal sacrifice. At the start of the novel, we find Lady Ann recovering from surgery in a nursing home and reflecting on her past, including her experiences with her family, particularly her husband Arthur's family and her brother-in-law Spenworth. Amidst her recovery, she contemplates her relationships and the obligations of family, particularly concerning her son Will’s future and the importance of ensuring he has financial stability. Her observations reveal a tangled web of family dynamics, emotional estrangement, and societal pressures as she grapples with her sense of duty and the role of women in her social circle, particularly regarding marriage and affluence. The opening sets the tone for a critical examination of the life of a well-meaning woman like Lady Ann, seeking to navigate her position with grace and integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/confessionsofwel00mckerich
20230709135105mckenna
1922
GB
Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Women -- England -- Fiction
English fiction -- 20th century
Upper class -- England -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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