
The Odd Women
George Gissing
The Odd Women by George Gissing explores the lives of unmarried women in Victorian England, a society where marriage was seen as the primary path to security and fulfillment. The novel centers on the Madden sisters, left destitute after their father’s death, and contrasts their struggles with the lives of Rhoda Nunn and Mary Barfoot, who advocate for women’s independence through education and work. Meanwhile, the charming but selfish Everard Barfoot complicates matters with his flirtation with one of the Madden sisters. Gissing critiques societal norms that marginalize "surplus" women—those left unmarried due to demographic imbalances—and highlights the limited options available to them. Through its richly drawn characters, The Odd Women examines themes of gender inequality, economic dependence, and the tension between tradition and progress. A poignant and thought-provoking work, it sheds light on the challenges faced by women striving for autonomy in a patriarchal world.
Duration - 13h 32m.
Author - George Gissing.
Narrator - Eloise Fairfax.
Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
The Odd Women by George Gissing explores the lives of unmarried women in Victorian England, a society where marriage was seen as the primary path to security and fulfillment. The novel centers on the Madden sisters, left destitute after their father’s death, and contrasts their struggles with the lives of Rhoda Nunn and Mary Barfoot, who advocate for women’s independence through education and work. Meanwhile, the charming but selfish Everard Barfoot complicates matters with his flirtation with one of the Madden sisters. Gissing critiques societal norms that marginalize "surplus" women—those left unmarried due to demographic imbalances—and highlights the limited options available to them. Through its richly drawn characters, The Odd Women examines themes of gender inequality, economic dependence, and the tension between tradition and progress. A poignant and thought-provoking work, it sheds light on the challenges faced by women striving for autonomy in a patriarchal world. Duration - 13h 32m. Author - George Gissing. Narrator - Eloise Fairfax. Published Date - Wednesday, 01 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Interactive Media ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:20:47
Chapter 2
Duration:00:20:30
Chapter 3
Duration:00:20:41
Chapter 4
Duration:00:20:39
Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:20:28
Chapter 7
Duration:00:20:24
Chapter 8
Duration:00:19:59
Chapter 9
Duration:00:20:02
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:40
Chapter 11
Duration:00:20:27
Chapter 12
Duration:00:20:30
Chapter 13
Duration:00:20:45
Chapter 14
Duration:00:20:59
Chapter 15
Duration:00:20:22
Chapter 16
Duration:00:20:12
Chapter 17
Duration:00:20:23
Chapter 18
Duration:00:20:31
Chapter 19
Duration:00:20:09
Chapter 20
Duration:00:20:40
Chapter 21
Duration:00:20:15
Chapter 22
Duration:00:20:46
Chapter 23
Duration:00:20:36
Chapter 24
Duration:00:20:38
Chapter 25
Duration:00:19:48
Chapter 26
Duration:00:20:38
Chapter 27
Duration:00:20:55
Chapter 28
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter 29
Duration:00:20:29
Chapter 30
Duration:00:20:13
Chapter 31
Duration:00:20:37
Chapter 32
Duration:00:20:46
Chapter 33
Duration:00:20:51
Chapter 34
Duration:00:20:03
Chapter 35
Duration:00:20:27
Chapter 36
Duration:00:20:31
Chapter 37
Duration:00:20:33
Chapter 38
Duration:00:20:22
Chapter 39
Duration:00:20:40
Chapter 40
Duration:00:13:23