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Hall, Radclyffe
1886
1943
Hall, John
Hall, Marguerite Radclyffe
Radclyffe-Hall, Marguerite
Ellis, Havelock
1859
1939
Ellis, Henry Havelock
The well of loneliness
$aUnited States :$bBlue Ribbon Books, $c1928, reprint 1940.
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Well_of_Loneliness
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"The Well of Loneliness" by Radclyffe Hall is a novel written in the early 20th century. This groundbreaking work explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the struggle for acceptance in a society that often stigmatizes those who deviate from the norm. The story centers around Stephen Gordon, a girl grappling with her identity and familial expectations as she inherently feels different from her peers, particularly in her relationships and desires. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the idyllic setting of Morton Hall, the home of the Gordons. The narrative delves into the origins of Stephen's life, highlighting the intense longing of her parents, Anna and Sir Philip, for a son. Instead, they have a daughter whom they name “Stephen” against convention. As Stephen grows, we see her struggle with complex emotions, notably her tender but tumultuous relationship with her mother, exacerbated by an acute awareness of her difference from societal expectations. This initial section sets the tone for Stephen’s eventual quest for love, belonging, and self-acceptance amidst the backdrop of a world that may not welcome her true self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/wellofloneliness0000radc_m5d4/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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