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Hull, Helen R

 
9789371818971: Labyrinth (Edition1)
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ISBN 10: 9371818972 ISBN 13: 9789371818971
Editorial: Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Sinopsis

Labyrinth explores the tensions between personal fulfillment and societal expectations through the journey of a woman balancing motherhood and self-identity. It examines the challenges of navigating family dynamics while seeking intellectual and emotional growth beyond domestic roles. The narrative reveals an undercurrent of restlessness beneath outward contentment, portraying the quiet struggles of finding meaning in everyday life. The protagonist s contemplation of returning to work symbolizes a broader search for purpose and recognition in a world that often confines women to narrow roles. Through nuanced interactions within the family, the story delves into the complexities of partnership, ambition, and the evolving nature of fulfillment. It highlights the delicate negotiation between duty and desire, illustrating the emotional costs and rewards of pursuing change. The novel presents a thoughtful reflection on the conflicts faced by those striving to reconcile personal needs with traditional expectations, emphasizing resilience, introspection, and the quest for authenticity amid shifting social landscapes.

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Acerca del autor

Helen Rose Hull was born on March 28, 1888, in Albion, Michigan, as the eldest child of Warren C. Hull and Minnie Louise McGill Hull. Her father worked as a teacher, school superintendent, and real estate agent, while her mother was a schoolteacher before marriage. Encouraged early by her grandfather Levi T. Hull, who published her stories in his local newspaper, she took on family financial responsibilities with her brother after her father became unemployed following World War I. Hull attended Lansing High School and Michigan State University before becoming an elementary school teacher. Beginning her writing career in 1914, she published seventeen novels and sixty-five short stories over more than fifty years. Her work often focused on family relationships, gender issues, race, and women's economic status, addressing social concerns through character-driven stories. She taught creative writing for four decades at Columbia University alongside her lifelong partner, Mabel Louise Robinson. Hull also taught at Wellesley and Barnard Colleges. She passed away in 1971 at age 83. Notable works include Quest and Islanders, both reflecting on women's roles and social questions of their times.

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Editorial
Double 9 Books LLP
Año de publicación
2025
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
9371818972
ISBN 13 
9789371818971
Encuadernación
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Número de páginas
258
Contacto del fabricante
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Persona responsable
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