Labyrinth by Helen R. Hull
"Labyrinth" by Helen R. Hull is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story delves into the complex challenges faced by its main character, Catherine Hammond, as she navigates motherhood, self-identity, and the societal expectations of her time. The narrative intricately weaves themes of personal fulfillment and family dynamics, particularly as Catherine contemplates returning to work while balancing her roles as a wife and mother. At the start of the
novel, we are introduced to Catherine's idyllic life in the country with her children. The opening scenes depict a day filled with simple family interactions, though it quickly becomes evident that beneath the surface happiness lies a yearning for something more in Catherine's life. As she engages with her children—Letty, Spencer, and Marian—it becomes clear that her daily routine is weighed down by feelings of monotony and a desire for personal recognition. Conversation with her husband, Charles, reveals a growing discontent with her domestic life and a longing for intellectual stimulation, leading her to consider taking a job, a decision that will have implications for her entire family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hull, Helen R. (Helen Rose), 1888-1971 |
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| LoC No. | 23013891 |
| Title | Labyrinth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Married women -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Employment -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mothers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 64634 |
| Release Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 116 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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