Between The Acts (1904)

By Henry Woodd Nevinson

Book Overview

Between The Acts is a novel written by Henry Wood Nevinson and published in 1904. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Raymond, who is struggling to find her place in society. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is expected to marry well and conform to the expectations of her class. However, she is not content with this life and longs for something more meaningful.The novel explores themes of class, gender, and identity as Mary navigates her way through society. She meets a variety of characters along the way, including artists, writers, and social activists, who challenge her views and help her to discover her true self.Throughout the book, Nevinson also touches on the political and social issues of the time, including the suffrage movement and the rise of socialism. He uses the characters and their experiences to explore these issues and to highlight the inequalities and injustices of the era.Overall, Between The Acts is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the upper class in the early 20th century. It is a story of self-discovery and rebellion, and a commentary on the society of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164039997
• ISBN13: 9781164039990
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"