Gloriana: Or, The Revolution of 1900

Lady Florence Dixie's novel Gloriana; or,The Revolution of 1900 (1890) is a feminist utopian novel that follows the story of a revolutionary hero who defies gender norms and fights for liberation by any means necessary. The novel pleads for the emancipation of women through radical cultural and political change and the recognition of their equal humanity with men.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press

Gloriana; or,The Revolution of 1900 is a novel by Lady Florence Dixie, a member of the National Union of Women's Suffrage Societies. Dixie believed in the emancipation of women through radical cultural and political change. The novel is set in the year 1900 and follows the story of Gloriana de Lara, a woman who disguises herself as a man named Hector dEstrange to attend Eton and Oxford and become a Member of Parliament.

Gloriana leads the revolutionary Womans Volunteer Company on a campaign of violence against repressive authority. When her identity is discovered, she is forced to go into hiding, sacrificing years of her work toward the liberation of women. The novel explores themes of gender equality, political activism, and the struggle for social change.

With its beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lady Florence Dixie's Gloriana; or,The Revolution of 1900 is a classic of British literature reimagined for modern readers. The novel's message of female empowerment and social justice continues to resonate with readers today.

Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513134383