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THAT QUEER GIRL (1875) IBD

VIRGINIA FRANCES TOWNSEND
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
11 / 2009
9781120721259
Inglés

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That Queer Girl is a novel published in 1875 by Virginia Frances Townsend. The story follows the life of a young girl named Edith who is considered ''queer'' by her peers due to her unconventional behavior and lack of interest in traditional feminine activities. Edith?s father is a wealthy businessman who is often away on business, leaving Edith to be raised by her mother and aunt. As Edith grows older, she becomes more aware of her ''queerness'' and struggles to fit in with her peers. She develops a close friendship with a young woman named Gertrude, who is also considered ''queer'' due to her interest in intellectual pursuits rather than traditional feminine activities. As the story progresses, Edith falls in love with a man named Arthur, but her unconventional behavior and reputation as a ''queer'' girl cause him to hesitate in pursuing a relationship with her. Meanwhile, Gertrude falls in love with a woman named Mary, causing further scandal among their social circle. The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the limitations placed on women in the 19th century. It also challenges traditional notions of sexuality and relationships, depicting unconventional love stories and characters who reject societal norms. Overall, That Queer Girl is a groundbreaking work of early feminist literature that remains relevant and thought-provoking today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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