For Love Alone
For Love Alone by Christina Stead, published by The Miegunyah Press in 2011, is a 575-page novel that explores the complexities of love and longing in the 1930s. Set against the backdrop of Sydney and London, the narrative follows Teresa Hawkins, an intelligent and determined woman who is driven by her desire for passionate love. As she navigates her feelings for Jonathan Crow, an arrogant man she has pursued for years, the story delves into themes of desire and disillusionment.
Readers will find a richly detailed portrayal of life during this era, capturing the essence of the time through vivid descriptions and character interactions. The novel presents Teresa’s journey as she grapples with her expectations of love and the reality of her experiences. With its historical and literary elements, For Love Alone offers insights into the societal pressures faced by women, as well as the emotional struggles that accompany the pursuit of romance. This edition invites readers to reflect on the nature of love and the choices that shape our lives.
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‘In the harbour city’s steamy, fecund heat, the air is thick with thwarted longing, the people on the tram smell like foxes, and the girls with their glossy hair talk of hope chests and fight down the dread of being left on the shelf.’ from the Introduction by Drusilla Modjeska Superbly evoking life in Sydney and London in the 1930s, For Love Alone is the story of the intelligent and determined Teresa Hawkins, who believes in passionate love and yearns to experience it. She focuses her energy on Jonathan Crow, an unlikeable and arrogant man whom she follows to London after four long years of working in a factory and living at home with her loveless family. Reunited with Crow in London, she begins to realise that perhaps he is not as worthy of her affections as originally thought.
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