On Dearborn Street is a novel by Australian author Miles Franklin, unpublished in her lifetime and first published in 1981.
| Author | Miles Franklin |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | University of Queensland Press |
Publication date | January 1, 1981 |
Synopsis edit
The book follows the life of Sybyl Penelo, an editor and businesswoman from Chicago who is determined to avoid marriage. After her wealthy love interest, Bobby Hoyne dies in a car race, she grows close to the older business man Mr. Cavarley and they become engaged.
Reception and themes edit
Two critics noted Sybyl's resemblance to Franklin.[1][2] It was noted for its feminist themes[3] but the use of American English vernacular and the overarching plot was criticized.[4] It has been described as a "New Woman" novel by Professor Janet Lee.[5]
References edit
- ^ "On Dearborn Street by Miles Franklin". www.publishersweekly.com. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Clark, Axel (1982-05-01). "Axel Clark reviews 'On Dearborn Street' by Miles Franklin". Australian Book Review. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Lee, Janet (2020). Fallen Among Reformers: Miles Franklin, Modernity and the New Woman. Sydney University Press. ISBN 978-1-74332-688-6.
- ^ "ON DEARBORN STREET". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 2023-05-08.
- ^ Lee, Janet (2021-01-02). ""An Independent Little Sausage": Sexual Agency and Desire On Dearborn Street". Women's Writing. 28 (1): 59–74. doi:10.1080/09699082.2019.1638595. ISSN 0969-9082.