A World of Women (1913)

A World of Women is a novel written by John Davys Beresford and published in 1913. The story is set in a future world where men have become extinct due to a mysterious disease. The book explores the consequences of this event, as women take on all the roles and responsibilities of society. The protagonist, Vida Levering, is a young woman who is struggling to find her place in this new world. She is torn between the traditional expectations of femininity and her desire for independence and adventure. As she navigates this new society, she encounters a range of women with different attitudes towards their new roles. Some embrace their power and authority, while others struggle with the burden of responsibility. The novel also explores themes of love, sexuality, and the nature of gender roles. A World of Women is a fascinating and thought-provoking work of speculative fiction that offers a unique perspective on gender and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.