Flora Macdonald Mayor, known as F. M. Mayor (1872-1932), was an English novelist and short story writer who gained recognition during the early 20th century for her contributions to English literature. Mayor's work, especially 'The Third Miss Symons' (1913), showcases her mastery of character study and her incisive exploration of the lives of women in Edwardian England. Born in Kingston upon Hull, Mayor was educated at Newnham College, Cambridge, which was a prominent setting in much of her fiction. After a brief spell as an actress, she turned to writing. Her literary style is noted for its psychological depth and the exploration of the inner lives of her characters, often illuminating the plight of unmarried women and the complexities of familial and societal expectations. 'The Third Miss Symons' is a poignant example of Mayor's literary craft. It follows the life of Henrietta Symons, a woman of no particular account, tracing her journey through disappointment and social isolation. Mayor's work is marked by a delicate introspection and an empathetic, if unflinching, portrayal of her protagonists. Though Mayor has not been as well-remembered as some of her contemporaries, the reissue of her novels and critical reevaluation by feminist scholars have led to a renewed interest in her works, which continue to resonate for their keen observations of life's quiet desperations and unspoken challenges.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 29.5.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Schlagworte | 19th century • British Literature • British Literature Classics • Character development • character study novels • early 20th century fiction • Edwardian era novels • England • English literature • Family relationships • female protagonist • Fiction • F.M. Mayor works • gender roles • literary fiction • Materialistic society • Misfit daughter • psychological fiction • single women • social expectations • social life and customs • Social norms • social norms in literature • spinsterhood in literature • victorian family dynamics • Women's Fiction |
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