Ideala

Sarah GrandProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 373K words
Chapters: 38

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Ideala by Sarah GrandAuthor: Grand, Sarah, 1854-1943,Language: English, Class: PR: Language and Literatures: English literature, Release Date: Nov 1, 2004

Editor's review

Ideala is a novel by the English writer Sarah Grand, published in the late nineteenth century; this English electronic edition is issued by Project Gutenberg. Grand was a late Victorian writer concerned with women's circumstances and the ethics of marriage, and this work continues her observation of the tension between women's inner lives and social norms. Centered on the character Ideala, the novel unfolds around her emotions, beliefs, and life choices, and carries a marked argumentative and moral-reflective character of its time. For those studying late nineteenth-century British women's writing, the New Woman movement, or the late Victorian novel, the book offers a primary text worth close reading. General readers interested in the gender ideas and marriage discourse of that transitional period will also find discussions that are strongly of their era. The electronic edition is easy to search and excerpt, making it suitable as course support material or a research reference. It should be noted that the language and narrative pace bear the stamp of the late nineteenth century and differ from contemporary reading habits; readers are advised to approach it with an awareness of its historical context.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars studying late nineteenth-century British women's writing and gender discourse
Readers interested in the late Victorian novel and the New Woman movement
Students in English and American literature courses who need primary texts
Readers accustomed to English public-domain e-books who are willing to read slowly

Not a good fit for

Contemporary fiction readers expecting fast-paced plots and strong storytelling
Readers with limited English proficiency who need a Chinese translation alongside
Casual readers who want only a summary rather than the full text

Reading tips

Begin with a background introduction to Sarah Grand and late nineteenth-century women's writing before turning to the main text.
Pay attention to the narrator's remarks on marriage, education, and women's autonomy, and mark them for later review.
If the English is difficult, work through it chapter by chapter alongside contextual materials rather than rushing.
After finishing, compare it with other New Woman novels to observe similarities and differences in how the issues are expressed.

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Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Is this book in Chinese or English?

According to the materials, this is an English e-book released by Project Gutenberg; the text is in English and classified under English literature. The materials do not mention a Chinese translation, so readers need English reading ability.

What background knowledge is needed to read this book?

Some knowledge of late nineteenth-century British society and gender ideas is helpful, especially the period's discussions of women's education, marriage, and independence. A basic familiarity with English and American literary history will help readers better grasp the work's argumentative character of its time.

Is this book suitable as research material?

It is suitable as a supporting text for research on late nineteenth-century British women's writing and gender issues. The electronic edition makes it easy to search for keywords and excerpt passages, but it is best used alongside the author's biography, historical context, and contemporary works rather than interpreted in isolation.

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About the author

Sarah Grand Author · British (Irish-born) · 1854–1943

Sarah Grand (1854–1943), born Frances Elizabeth Bellenden Clarke, was an Irish-born British writer and feminist from Donaghadee. She is known for "New Woman" novels such as Ideala, The Heavenly Twins, and The Beth Book, which focus on women's situations in marriage, education, and work, criticize Victorian moral double standards, and combine narrative force with social critique. She took an active part in the women's suffrage and social reform movements, and her writing and activism reinforced each other, offering a vivid example of late nineteenth-century British "New Woman" literature. Public information on her early life and writing career is limited; the three works held in the collection provide an entry point for understanding her themes and style.