Margaret Deland (n?e Margaretta Wade Campbell) (1857-1945) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet. She also wrote an autobiography in two volumes. She is generally considered part of the literary realism movement. Deland is known principally for the novel John...
This novel tells the compelling story of a young woman who must overcome the constraints of her social status and find her own voice in a male-dominated world. Written with sensitivity and insight, the book provides an illuminating glimpse into the challenges faced by women...
The Awakening of Helena Richie is a novel written by Margaret Deland. The story follows the life of Helena Richie, a middle-aged woman who has lived a sheltered life in the small town of Mercer. She is a widow and has devoted her life to taking care of her son, who is now grown...