Items related to The Convert

Robins, Elizabeth The Convert ISBN 13: 9781906469498

The Convert - Softcover

  • 3.15 out of 5 stars
    47 ratings by Goodreads
 
9781906469498: The Convert

Synopsis

First published in 1907 The Convert was based on Elizabeth Robins’s hugely successful play, Votes for Women!, which advocated militancy as the only means of achieving female suffrage. The story centres on Vida Levering, a society beauty who turns personal tragedy into political triumph by throwing her considerable intellect and energy behind the campaign. She also uses a guilty secret to gain the support of her ex-lover, the rising Tory politician Geoffrey Stonor.

In this powerful novel, Robins shows the militants as noble women who care passionately about their cause, challenging the popular myth of bitter troublemakers. Many of the scenes are taken directly from actual suffrage meetings, including verbatim quotes from the hostile men who turned out to heckle them and rousing speeches by the suffragettes who stood up for their principles, at great personal risk.

The Convert is an intoxicating blend of history, fiction and propaganda, but manages to be both funny and poignant. The compelling characters leap off the page and it’s impossible not to be roused by their spirit and integrity.

This new edition includes:

  • Introduction
  • Chronology of Elizabeth Robins
  • Explanatory footnotes
  • Suggestions for further reading
  • Contemporary reviews of The Convert and Votes for Women!

"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.

About the Author

Elizabeth Robins (August 6, 1862 – May 8, 1952) was an actress, playwright, novelist, and suffragette.

Review

Although Elizabeth Robins was American by birth, she spent a good portion of her life in England as an actress and feminist activist. The Convert is about the British Suffrage movement, which the author knew well. Part witty and scathing commentary on the upper classes, part political rhetoric quoted directly from open-air meetings, and part muck-raking realism, The Convert moves back and forth between the personal and the political until the two can no longer be distinguished. The Convert uses as its frame the political "conversion" of Vida Levering, a beautiful, upper middle-class woman. We follow Vida's growing discontent with "country weekend" society and her increasing awareness of the common lot of women. Forthright and direct, Elizabeth Robins discusses issues that must have been shocking in 1907: unwed motherhood, the effects of the inequality of women, and the essential disrespect that underlies chivalry. Reminiscent of Jane Austen and foreshadowing the work of Virginia Woolf, The Convert is a fascinating novel. It provides us with a sense of history and a feeling of pride in what women could and did accomplish. It is also disturbing because far too many of the issues are still relevant. -- For great reviews of books for girls, check out Let's Hear It for the Girls: 375 Great Books for Readers 2-14. -- From 500 Great Books by Women; review by Erica Bauermeister

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Buy Used

Condition: As New
Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri...
View this item

US$ 3.99 shipping within U.S.A.

Destination, rates & speeds

Search results for The Convert

Stock Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
New paperback

Seller: Textbooks_Source, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: New. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Seller Inventory # 005053298N

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 11.43
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 5 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
Used paperback

Seller: One Planet Books, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

paperback. Condition: Like New. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! Like Brand NEW. No tears, highlighting or writing because it's never been used! May have minor shelf wear. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes). Seller Inventory # 005053298N

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 14.40
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 3.99
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 5 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
New Softcover

Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 20889400-n

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 24.84
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Elizabeth Robins
Published by Victorian Secrets, Brighton, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
New Paperback

Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Mason, OH, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. First published in 1907 The Convert was based on Elizabeth Robins' hugely successful play, Votes for Women! which advocated militancy as the only means of achieving female suffrage. The story centres on Vida Levering, a society beauty who turns personal tragedy into political triumph by throwing her considerable intellect and energy behind the campaign. She also uses a guilty secret to gain the support of her ex-lover, the rising Tory politician Geoffrey Stonor. In this powerful novel, Robins shows the militants as noble women who care passionately about their cause, challenging the popular myth of bitter troublemakers. Many of the scenes are taken directly from actual suffrage meetings, including verbatim quotes from the hostile men who turned out to heckle them and rousing speeches by the suffragettes who stood up for their principles, at great personal risk. The Convert blends history, fiction and propaganda to intoxicating effect and is both funny and poignant. The compelling characters leap off the page and it's impossible not to be roused by their spirit and integrity. This new edition includes: * Introduction * Biography of Elizabeth Robins * Chronology of events in the suffrage campaign * Explanatory footnotes * Extensive bibliography * Contemporary reviews of The Convert and Votes for Women! First published in 1907 The Convert was based on Elizabeth Robins' hugely successful play, Votes for Women! which advocated militancy as the only means of achieving female suffrage. The story centres on Vida Levering, a society beauty who turns personal tragedy into political triumph by throwing her considerable intellect and energy behind the campaign. She also uses a guilty secret to gain the support of her ex-lover, the rising Tory politician Geoffrey Stonor. In this powerful novel, Robins shows the militants as noble women who care passionately about their cause, challenging the popular myth of bitter troublemakers. Many of the scenes are taken directly from actual suffrage meetings, including verbatim quotes from the hostile men who turned out to heckle them and rousing speeches by the suffragettes who stood up for their principles, at great personal risk. The Convert blends history, fiction and propaganda to intoxicating effect and is both funny and poignant. The compelling characters leap off the page and it's impossible not to be roused by their spirit and integrity. This new edition includes: * Introduction * Biography of Elizabeth Robins * Chronology of events in the suffrage campaign * Explanatory footnotes * Extensive bibliography * Contemporary reviews of The Convert and Votes for Women! Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781906469498

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 27.49
Convert currency
Shipping: FREE
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
Used Paperback

Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4895228

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 19.01
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 21.74
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
Used Softcover

Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 20889400

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 38.98
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
Used Soft cover

Seller: Cotswolds Rare Books, OXFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Soft cover. Condition: As New. Unused copy. Seller Inventory # 2176P

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 23.46
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 18.22
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Elizabeth Robins
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
New Softcover

Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Ireland

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Seller Inventory # V9781906469498

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 34.06
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 12.32
From Ireland to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Stock Image

Elizabeth Robins
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
New Softcover

Seller: Kennys Bookstore, Olney, MD, U.S.A.

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: New. Seller Inventory # V9781906469498

Contact seller

Buy New

US$ 37.76
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 10.50
Within U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

Seller Image

Robins, Elizabeth
Published by Twentieth Century Vox, 2014
ISBN 10: 1906469490 ISBN 13: 9781906469498
Used Softcover

Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars 5-star rating, Learn more about seller ratings

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 20889400

Contact seller

Buy Used

US$ 28.13
Convert currency
Shipping: US$ 20.40
From United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 2 available

Add to basket

There are 2 more copies of this book

View all search results for this book