Ann Veronica: A Modern Love Story

By H G Wells

Ann Veronica is a bold and groundbreaking novel by H. G. Wells that tells the story of a young woman's rebellion against the constraints of Edwardian society. Ann Veronica Stanley refuses to accept the limitations placed on her by her family and society, striking out on her own to pursue independence, education, and a career. Along the way, she encounters love, passion, and the harsh realities of life as a woman seeking freedom in a male-dominated world. Wells' novel is a powerful exploration of gender roles, personal freedom, and societal expectations. With its strong feminist message and relatable heroine, Ann Veronica continues to resonate with readers as a timeless story of self-discovery and empowerment.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DRYY69RZ
• ISBN13: 9789358048124
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Pharos Books Private Limited
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

"Why can't they be like we were perfect in every way?"

"What's the matter with kids today?" Lyrics from "Bye Bye Birdie" Ann Veronica "Vee," asks the question "why can't a woman be like a man" and sets out to find out why. She discovers all sorts of men, some stuffy and some devious. She may one day stumble over the perfect man; she will never find me. She tries to be independent and is thwarted at every turn; that is until she realizes there are better things to do than just compete. We get to grow with Vee and go through several long dissertations, Ayn Rand style, over political freedom, love, equality, and whatnot. All the talk loses its way and with dumb luck returns to the story. We are treated to a travelogue and scratch ourselves with a long talk about the prison dingies. Just as it starts to get interested the story stops dead in the middle of a thought. The story is ok, and some of the subjects brought up are still relevant today. However, if you look a little closer at the story, as with much fiction is just a venue to express H. G.’s concept of free love. The illustrated versions do not illustrate anything interesting.