

Excellent Women
Book • 2006
Excellent Women is a novel of manners that delves into the life of Mildred Lathbury, a single woman in her thirties, as she navigates her relationships and societal expectations in post-war England.
The novel explores themes of marriage, social roles, and the resilience of women often overlooked by society.
Through Mildred's observations and interactions, Pym offers a nuanced critique of gender roles and societal norms.
The novel explores themes of marriage, social roles, and the resilience of women often overlooked by society.
Through Mildred's observations and interactions, Pym offers a nuanced critique of gender roles and societal norms.
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