The Women's Room by Marilyn French
"The Women's Room" is a groundbreaking novel that explores the journey of a suburban housewife from a traditional, oppressive marriage to an awakening of self-discovery and feminism. After her divorce, the protagonist goes back to school, where she encounters a group of independent, intellectually stimulating women who challenge the societal norms of the time. The novel provides a stark portrayal of the struggles faced by women in the 1950s and 1960s, highlighting the need for gender equality and women's rights.
The 975th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1977
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 450-550
- Words
- 200,000
- Original Language
- English
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- 1st on A Hundred Novels to Change Your Life (The Daily Mail)
- Världsbiblioteket (The World Library) (Tidningen Boken)
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- 100 Great 20th Century English-language Works of Fiction by Women (Feminista!)