Marriage As A Trade (1909)

Marriage as a Trade, written by Cicely Mary Hamilton in 1909, is a novel that explores the societal expectations and limitations placed on women during the early 20th century. The story follows the life of protagonist, Victoria, who is forced to make a choice between marriage and career. Victoria is a young woman who is passionate about her career as a doctor, but is also expected to marry and have children. She struggles to balance her desire for independence and her duty to fulfill societal expectations. The novel delves into the idea of marriage being a ''trade'' for women, where they are expected to give up their careers and ambitions in exchange for financial security and social status. Hamilton critiques this idea and challenges the societal norms of the time, highlighting the limitations placed on women and the lack of agency they had in their own lives. Through Victoria’s journey, the novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the struggle for independence and self-determination. Marriage as a Trade is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the societal pressures faced by women during the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.