Home Influence: A Tale for Mothers and Daughters (eBook)

Exploring Victorian Womanhood and Family Dynamics

Grace Aguilar (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
436 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406622072-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "Home Influence: A Tale for Mothers and Daughters," Grace Aguilar deftly interweaves a narrative that explores the complexities of maternal relationships and the profound impact of home on women'Äôs moral development. Written in a Victorian style rich with moralistic undertones, the book presents a poignant storyline that reflects societal expectations surrounding motherhood and femininity. Aguilar employs vivid characterizations and emotive prose to delve into the grass-roots of familial influence, making it a significant contribution to 19th-century literature that often relegated women to the domestic sphere while also challenging those limitations through the lens of personal agency. Grace Aguilar was not only a novelist but also an ardent advocate for women'Äôs education and rights, influences she draws from her own life experiences in the Jewish community. Her passion for these issues is rendered through her compelling portrayal of strong female characters seeking empowerment within traditional constraints. Aguilar'Äôs literary contributions arise from her profound understanding of the challenges faced by women of her time, making her insights particularly relevant and engaging. "Home Influence" is a must-read for those interested in feminist literature and the historical portrayal of women's roles. Aguilar'Äôs insightful examination of the mother-daughter relationship serves as a timeless reminder of the vital role that home influence plays in shaping moral characters, offering inspiring lessons for contemporary readers.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Politik / Gesellschaft
• Schlagworte: 19th century moral education • 19th century novel • challenges of womanhood • didactic storytelling style • Domestic fiction • Domestic life exploration • English literature • family dynamics • female author • female protagonists • feminine societal roles • Fiction • Historical women's fiction • Jewish cultural context • literary classics • mother-daughter relationships • mothers and daughters • sentimental family saga • Victorian Literature • Victorian mother-daughter relationships • women's empowerment themes • Women Writers