The Revolt of Mother and Other Stories - by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman - Paperback

The Revolt of Mother and Other Stories
by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

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"The Revolt of Mother and Other Stories is a collection of finely crafted short fiction that highlights the struggles, resilience, and quiet rebellions of women in 19th-century New England. The title story, one of Freeman’s most celebrated works, portrays a farmer’s wife who defies her husband’s neglect of her needs by taking bold action to assert her independence, a tale that resonated strongly with early feminist themes. Across the collection, Freeman explores the intricacies of domestic life, rural traditions, gender roles, and the inner strength of seemingly ordinary characters. With precise realism and deep psychological insight, these stories capture both the limitations and the possibilities for women in a restrictive society, securing Freeman’s place as a major voice in American regional and feminist literature."