The Heavenly Twins

About this film

LibriVox recording of The Heavenly Twins by Sarah Grand. Read in English by Jim Locke; Kathleen Moore; JayFoxe; Devorah Allen; Laura Riley; SabellaDunne; VaibhavBansal; Judy Guinan; Michele McFarland; John; jenno; Elsie Selwyn; pvdssun; spiritualbeing; Vijeta Sharma First published in 1893, this novel came to question many subjects which were considered taboo. Through a few interconnected plots and sub plots, the story examines the role of women and the different opportunities women and men had. Through the twins of the title, a girl and a boy, and through two other ladies we discover the Victorian world in a different light. What does a woman have to do if, after marriage, she discovers very unsettling things about her husband's past? Yes, society expects her to stay with him and honor the marriage. But what if she is not willing? What are women expected to do when trapped in loveless marriages? The book also examine in many ways the idea that women are not inferior to men and should receive the same education, information about life, and preparation for the real world. This book received much academic attention. It is a must read for all feminist fiction admirers, history lovers,…

Directors & creators

Sarah Grand

Subjects

librivox; audiobooks;social novel; femenist fiction

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