| Author |
Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Frederick, Edmund, 1870-1949 |
| LoC No. |
13003764
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| Title |
The Gay Rebellion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Gay Rebellion" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against a backdrop of societal upheaval concerning gender roles, as it explores the implications of women's suffrage and the radical shifts in power dynamics that accompany it. The narrative begins with a wry examination of the male experience amidst a world where traditional social structures are being challenged, focusing primarily on the lives and experiences of young men navigating these changes. The opening of the novel sets the stage during a tumultuous period where women have largely ceased engaging in traditional roles, resulting in a significant decline in marriages and social activities. The main characters, including newspaper editor Augustus Melnor and his hapless nephews, find themselves embroiled in a mystery involving the enigmatic disappearances of affluent young men amidst the burgeoning "New Race University." This institution aims to engineer a new generation based on selective breeding, culminating in a humorous yet insightful exploration of love, societal expectations, and the consequences of radical feminist ideologies. The complex interactions between the characters peppered with humor and scathing social commentary frame a narrative ripe for both entertainment and reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
28244 |
| Release Date |
Mar 4, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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