The Emancipated

The Emancipated explores the complexities of marriage, personal freedom, and societal expectations in late Victorian England. The story centers on Everard Domby, a disillusioned barrister trapped in a loveless marriage to a woman whose conventional mindset stifles his intellectual and emotional growth. As he grows closer to Dora Mead, a divorced and independent-minded woman considered scandalous by society, Everard is forced to confront his own ideals versus social reality. Gissing critiques the institution of marriage and the rigid moral codes of the time, portraying the inner turmoil of individuals torn between duty and desire. With psychological depth and sharp social observation, the novel questions what it truly means to be free—especially for those who challenge the norms of family, gender, and class.

© 2025 Interactive Media (دفتر الصوت ): 9781802566628
© 2016 Interactive Media (كتاب ): 9781911263548

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دفتر الصوت : ١ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
كتاب : ١٥ أبريل ٢٠١٦