On Dearborn Street

1981 novel by Miles Franklin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

On Dearborn Street is a novel by Australian author Miles Franklin, unpublished in her lifetime and first published in 1981.

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On Dearborn Street
AuthorMiles Franklin
LanguageEnglish
GenreFiction
PublisherUniversity of Queensland Press
Publication dateJanuary 1, 1981
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Synopsis

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

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]

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