Private Life by Jane Smiley
The novel delves into the intricate and often turbulent life of Margaret Mayfield, a woman navigating the complexities of marriage and societal expectations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Set against the backdrop of significant historical events, Margaret's journey is marked by her relationship with her eccentric and self-absorbed husband, Captain Andrew Jackson Jefferson Early, whose scientific pursuits and personal obsessions overshadow her own desires and aspirations. Through Margaret's experiences, the story explores themes of personal sacrifice, the search for identity, and the quiet struggles faced by women in a rapidly changing world.
- Published
- 2010
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 320-340
- Original Language
- English
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
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