Marsha Gordon, a Professor of Film Studies and expert on Ursula Parrott, joins Hannah Dawson, editor of The Penguin Book of Feminist Writing, to delve into Parrott's overlooked masterpiece, Ex-Wife. They discuss the vibrant yet tumultuous landscape of 1920s New York, exploring themes of divorce and female independence. The conversation highlights Parrott's critique of masculinity, the nuances of love amidst oppression, and the importance of female friendships, drawing parallels to contemporary issues faced by women today.
