Publisher's Synopsis
Emancipation is a novel written by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, first published in 1919. The story is set in the late 19th century in a small New England town and follows the life of a young woman named Joanna, who is struggling to break free from the constraints of her traditional upbringing and find her own path in life.Joanna is the daughter of a wealthy and respected family in the town, but she is unhappy with the limited options available to her as a woman. She dreams of pursuing a career and living an independent life, but her father and society at large expect her to marry and fulfill the role of a dutiful wife and mother.As Joanna begins to assert her independence and challenge the expectations placed upon her, she faces resistance and criticism from those around her. She also finds herself caught between two men who represent different paths in life: her childhood friend and potential husband, David, who embodies the traditional values of their community, and a charismatic artist named Maurice, who offers her a glimpse of a more unconventional and exciting existence.Throughout the novel, Joanna must navigate the complexities of love, family, and societal expectations as she strives to find her own way in a world that is not always welcoming to women who dare to be different. Emancipation is a compelling and thought-provoking exploration of gender roles, social norms, and the struggle for personal freedom and fulfillment.Esther was firm after a curious fashion. She never ordered, but her attitude was in itself equivalent to a whole broadside of orders. She never raised her voice, she often did not express a wish, but her silence held the force of ultimate command. Her aged father, retaining, as he still did in very high measure, the fire of youth, was no match for her. His rebellious desires, his impatience for his own way, were blunted before her as before a porcelain wall of purest, impenetrable femininity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
