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Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    024 - The Woman in the Glass

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    023 - In Which Civilization Triumphs

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    022 - The World Wags On

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    021 - The Gate of Silence

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    020 - Alison Arranges a Match

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    019 - Dunlop Strange Makes a Mistake

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    018 - Number Twenty-seven

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    017 - Two Ultimatums

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    016 - A Comedy in Real Life

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    015 - Mary Goes Out on a Wet Day

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    014 - The Apotheosis of Perry Jackson

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    013 - The Man Returns

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    012 - The Woman Waits

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    011 - In Grub Street

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    010 - New Hopes

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    009 - Mary Tries to Live Her Life

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    008 - A Kettledrum at Lady Jane's

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    007 - The Central London School of Art

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    006 - Mary's Lover

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    005 - Alison

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    004 - A Young Girl

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    003 - Wonderings

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    002 - A Child

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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    001 - An End and a Beginning

    Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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Published in 1894, The Story of a Modern Woman is a powerful work of feminist social realism that left an indelible mark on the New Woman movement of the 1890s. Its author, Ella Hepworth Dixon, earned the nickname The New Woman due to the attention this landmark novel garnered. The narrative follows Mary Erle, a well-educated daughter of a public intellectual, as she navigates the world of professional writing after his passing, leveraging his legacy in a society that has long held patriarchal values. In an era where many unmarried women faced bleak prospects of becoming wives or mothers, this novel explores the complexities of their lives and the diverse paths to fulfillment beyond traditional roles. Initially published in serial form, the book saw two editions in the UK and the USA, each with its own unique material layout. This LibriVox recording is based on the American edition. - Summary by Bruce Pirie

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