The Teacup Club by Elisa Armstrong Bengough
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| Author | Bengough, Elisa Armstrong, -1929 |
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| Title | The Teacup Club |
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| Summary | "The Teacup Club" by Eliza Armstrong Bengough is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds as a social commentary centered around a group of young women who come together to form the titular club, aiming to discuss women's advancement and societal roles, while grappling with romantic entanglements and personal aspirations. The primary characters include Dorothy, a blue-eyed girl navigating her feelings for Jack, and Emily, her loyal friend, as they and their companions engage in witty banter and earnest discussions about gender and identity. At the start of the story, the formation of the Teacup Club is marked by lively dialogue between Dorothy and Emily, indicating their desire to create a platform for women’s issues and perspectives. Dorothy expresses her discontent over a recent breakup with Jack, leading her to decide to start this new club dedicated to the "Advancement of Woman." The opening exchanges showcase their playful yet serious approach to the challenges women face, touching upon themes of societal expectations, romantic relationships, and the nuances of friendship among women. Their humorous discussions highlight the contrast between the lightheartedness of their social lives and the weight of their ambitions for empowerment, setting the stage for deeper explorations of gender in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50751 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 45 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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