Jane and Prudence
Book • 1953
Jane and Prudence is a novel by Barbara Pym that explores the lives of two women, Jane Cleveland, a clergyman's wife, and her friend Prudence Bates, a glamorous and independent woman living in London.
The story delves into themes of love, relationships, and the societal pressures faced by women in the 1950s.
Through Jane's matchmaking attempts and Prudence's romantic entanglements, Pym offers a nuanced portrayal of women's roles and aspirations during this period.
The story delves into themes of love, relationships, and the societal pressures faced by women in the 1950s.
Through Jane's matchmaking attempts and Prudence's romantic entanglements, Pym offers a nuanced portrayal of women's roles and aspirations during this period.
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Mentioned by Marina Hyde as an example of an overlooked female author whose work deserves more recognition.
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