In this novel about the late Victorian era Gissing embellished the issues faced by the women of that society. The tribulations of maidenhood and the obstacles in maintaining a respectable frontage are highlighted. The attitude of the society and the hollow conformance to its rules has been dwelled upon in the narrative. An engrossing and in-depth estimation.
In this novel about the late Victorian era Gissing embellished the issues faced by the women of that society. The tribulations of maidenhood and the obstacles in maintaining a respectable frontage are highlighted. The attitude of the society and the hollow conformance to its rules has been dwelled upon in the narrative. An engrossing and in-depth estimation.