Janet Lee Bücher

Award-winning author Nancy Butler, known for her adaptations of Marvel's bestsellers, presents another Jane Austen classic, featuring the lively Emma Woodhouse, complemented by the stunning illustrations of Janet Lee.

Published in 1922, this novel follows the adventures of Cynthia Grey, a young woman who embraces the wild and carefree lifestyle of the flappers of the Jazz Age. This engaging and entertaining book captures the spirit of an era and offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone world.

The story revolves around Rosabelle and Alexander Caulton, whose marriage sets the stage for a vibrant life filled with new relationships and family beginnings. As Zane thrives in the NFL and Rose pursues her teaching career, their journey is marked by emotional highs and lows, showcasing the depth of love and the complexities of life. Themes of joy, love, and the challenges of personal growth intertwine as the couple navigates their evolving lives together.

Stella Miles Franklin's New Woman protest literature, crafted during her involvement with the National Women's Trade Union League in Chicago, highlights her feminist social justice ethics. This period significantly influenced her literary output, as explored through close readings of her mostly unpublished works. The analysis situates her stories, plays, and novels within the personal and socio-economic contexts of early 20th-century Australia and the United States, addressing themes of socialism, pacifism, and feminism that resonate with broader cultural movements.