Pointed Roofs - Pilgrimage Vol. 1
'Pointed Roofs - Pilgrimage Vol. 1' Summary
Miriam Henderson, a young woman living in London, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. As she navigates the complexities of family, friendships, and burgeoning romantic relationships, she grapples with the expectations placed upon her as a woman in a patriarchal society. Through her experiences, Miriam begins to question societal norms and seeks to define her own path in life. Miriam's relationships with men, particularly the artist, Hyacinth Robinson, are crucial to her development. These encounters challenge her views on love and intimacy, forcing her to confront her own desires and the limitations imposed upon her. "Pointed Roofs" captures Miriam's growth as a woman and her evolving understanding of her place in a world that is undergoing significant social and cultural shifts. Through its stream of consciousness style, the novel immerses the reader in Miriam's thoughts and feelings, creating a vivid and intimate portrait of a woman coming of age in a changing world.Book Details
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Dorothy Richardson
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Dorothy Miller Richardson was a British author and journalist. Author of Pilgrimage, a sequence of 13 semi-autobiographical novels published between 1915 and 1967—though Richardson saw them as c...
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