"Beth Woodburn" by Maud Petitt is a coming-of-age tale set in late 19th-century Ontario, where eighteen-year-old Beth, the daughter of a village doctor, dreams of literary fame inspired by George Eliot. As she navigates life in Briarsfield, Ontario, she becomes caught between the adoration of Clarence, a budding poet, and Arthur, her steadfast childhood companion, revealing literary ambitions and romantic longings. Facing societal expectations while pursuing self-discovery, Beth's journey embodies themes of gender roles, personal identity, love, dreams and ambition as she stands on the brink of adulthood.
Beth Woodburn
By Maud Petitt
In a quaint village, a young woman must navigate ambition, dreams, love, and societal expectations as she struggles to leave her mark on the world as an author.
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