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Key ideas from the book
- The novel follows Mary Saunders, a historical figure recast in fiction, in 18th-century London.
- Mary longs for the clothing and social standing beyond the means of her family.
- The story sets Mary’s hopes for a different life against the limited trades proposed for her.
- The novel explores the conflict between personal freedom and social constraints.
- Readers encounter historical fiction concerned with class and women’s lives in 18th-century England.
About Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue
Set in 18th-century London, Emma Donoghue’s 2002 historical novel draws on the life of Mary Saunders, a young woman from a poor family who longs for the lace and status associated with a better life. When the prospects laid out for her as a seamstress or maid feel too narrow, Mary sets off on a difficult course of her own.
Slammerkin considers the tension between a young woman’s desire for freedom and the limits imposed by her society. It may interest readers of historical fiction, British literature, and stories that explore class, women’s lives, and prostitution in the 18th century.
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