Ellen and the Barber
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Author Description
Ellen and the Barber is a bittersweet remembrance of things past. O'Rourke follows the lives of three strong-willed young women during the Great Depression whose personalities simply shine through the dusty, small midwestern setting in which their stories take place. All three women set out to experience as much of life as possible in a society ruled by the constricting social mores of the time. Introduced are free-spirited Ellen, torn between the love of two men; traditionally minded Miriam, divided by duty and a last chance at happiness; and independent, adventure-seeking Vera, whose very strengths ultimately destroy her.--BOOK JACKET.
Menrva's Summary
THE PULSE
Three young women navigate the restrictive social landscape of the Great Depression, each seeking to experience life on their own terms. Free-spirited Ellen is caught between two loves, while the dutiful Miriam faces a choice between obligation and happiness. Independent Vera's adventurous spirit, however, leads to her downfall in a society bound by strict social mores.
INSIDE THE PAGES
- Exploration of the societal constraints faced by women during the Great Depression.
- Character study of three distinct young women with strong wills.
- Ellen's romantic entanglement with two different men.
- Miriam's internal conflict between duty and personal happiness.
- Vera's pursuit of adventure and its consequences.
- The narrative is set against a dusty, small Midwestern backdrop.
- A bittersweet tone reflecting on past experiences.
THE COLLECTIVE ECHO
The premise sets up a poignant exploration of female agency and personal desires within the rigid social structures of the 1930s. The narrative focuses on the internal struggles and external choices of three distinct protagonists, suggesting a character-driven story. The description highlights the bittersweet nature of memory and the impact of societal expectations on individual lives. The interwoven fates of Ellen, Miriam, and Vera promise a rich character study of resilience and consequence.
Page Count:
202
Publication Date:
1998-01-01
ISBN-10:
0312192630
ISBN-13:
9780312192631
Fiction
Literary Fiction
Historical Fiction
Coming of Age
