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Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story Audiobook
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Passionate, headstrong, and fiercely independent, twenty-one-year-old Ann Veronica Stanley is determined to live her life to the fullest. When her autocratic father attempts to curb her academic ambitions and social experiences, she escapes her stodgy, conventional world and sets out alone to make a fresh start in London. There, enrolled as a student of biology, she discovers a flourishing unknown world of intellectuals, suffragettes, socialists and free love. But the true cost of her new freedom becomes clear only when she falls for the brilliant, charismatic—and married—academic, Capes.
A sensation when it was first published in 1909 due to its groundbreaking treatment of female sexuality, Ann Veronica is a fascinating and optimistic look at one woman’s quest for personal liberation in a male-dominated society.
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"What began as a thoughtful girl's exploration of her identity as a young woman in Suffrage-era Britain ended with her conceding to a typical domestic life. Ignoring the disappointing outcome, it's still a strong meditation on the pointlessness of keeping within the bounds of mindless convention."
— ELK (4 out of 5 stars)
Ann Veronica Listener Reviews
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" This book was rather slow starting out but in light of the suffrage movement it painted a nice picture of the history. It was considered scandalous when it was initially written and while it is no "50 Shades of Grey", it has a fair amount of what would be tantamount in that day to scandal. All in all, a 3.5 on a scale of 1 to 5. "
— Stephanie, 2/19/2014 -
" I can absolutely understand why this book is a classic and as a young woman, I feel that this is a must read book. I liked the encouragement of free thinking with a woman in an era when this wasn't encouraged. "
— Sncr, 12/2/2013 -
" it was extremely funny, there were times when you could tell it was written by a man but that does not mean it isn't a great book "
— Awena, 11/27/2013 -
" one of my favourite books of all time "
— Steve, 6/8/2012 -
" This book is written so well and feels so true- even though it takes place at the turn of the century the characters are vibrant and easy to connect with. "
— Jo, 4/20/2012 -
" It's a coming of age tale for a young women. Well-written and easy to read. "
— Kaishauna, 5/1/2011 -
" The beginning of the women's movement. Another free book from Amazonkindle. Waste of precious reading time. "
— Genneal, 12/29/2010 -
" A book on women's struggles for personal independence, that is as true now as it was then.. "
— Alex, 12/16/2010
About H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells (1866–1946) earned a reputation as “a prophet of his time,” thanks to groundbreaking classics such as The Time Machine, The Invisible Man, and The War of the Worlds. Born into humble beginnings in Kent, England, Wells rose to become one of the most widely read and influential authors of the 20th century. In addition to his many short stories, Wells’s visionary themes continue to resonate, securing his legacy as a pioneer of science fiction and modern thought.
About Carolyn Seymour
Carolyn Seymour is a voice artist and audiobook narrator. She was born in England and grew up on a farm on the Isle of Wight. Her rather eccentric Russian Irish parents instilled in her a love of reading and a passion for the countryside.