Magdalen (1916)

By Leo Wiener and Josef Svatopluk Machar

Book Overview

Magdalen is a novel written by Josef Svatopluk Machar and originally published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of Magdalen, a young woman from a small village in Bohemia. Magdalen is a strong and independent character who defies societal norms and expectations, particularly those placed on women during this time period. She is passionate about literature and education, and dreams of becoming a writer. As the story progresses, Magdalen faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including poverty, sexism, and the disapproval of her conservative family and community. Despite these setbacks, she remains determined to pursue her dreams and make a better life for herself. Along the way, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including intellectuals, artists, and activists, who help shape her worldview and inspire her to keep fighting for her goals.Throughout the novel, Machar explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for individual freedom and self-expression. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in rural Bohemia, as well as its portrayal of the intellectual and cultural scene in early 20th century Prague. Overall, Magdalen is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women and intellectuals in early 20th century Europe.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: 1164173561
• ISBN13: 9781164173564
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"