Wits And The Woman

By Violet Mary Irwin

Book Overview

Wits and the Woman is a novel written by Violet Irwin. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Rosalind, who is determined to make her way in the world despite the limitations placed on her by society. Rosalind is intelligent and ambitious, but she is also faced with the challenges of being a woman in a world dominated by men.As she navigates the challenges of her life, Rosalind encounters a group of wits, or intellectuals, who challenge her to think differently about the world around her. These wits are a group of men who are fascinated by Rosalind's intelligence and wit, and they begin to take her under their wing, introducing her to new ideas and ways of thinking.As Rosalind becomes more involved with the wits, she also becomes embroiled in a romantic relationship with one of them, a man named Richard. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Richard is already married, and Rosalind must navigate the complexities of their relationship while also pursuing her own ambitions.Throughout the book, Irwin explores themes of gender, power, and intellectualism, as well as the challenges faced by women in a society that values men above all else. Wits and the Woman is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of its 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: 1163284793
• ISBN13: 9781163284797
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"