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After experiencing life in London, the narrator and her brother discover that they are Canadians, not colonials. Their encounters with Englishmen and Americans demonstrate that there are three distinct countries, each with a character of its own, but sharing common interests. This is an early novel on the eternal theme of identity.

Duncan (1861-1922) was a Canadian author and journalist whose work often appeared under the name Mrs Everard Cotes. After her marriage to an Anglo-Indian civil servant who later took up journalism she divided her time between England and India and many of her novels, including this work first published in 1896, take Anglo-Indian society as their setting.

Sara Jeannette Duncan's 'The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib' weaves an intricate tapestry of life in colonial India through the experiences of a British 'memsahib', or a colonial officer's wife. Duncan's novel is a deft amalgam of social commentary and sharp wit, framed within a narrative traversing the nuances of the Anglo-Indian experience. Her literary style is laced with vivid description and ironic observation, situating the work within the broader literary context of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, bearing the hallmarks of transnationalism and women's emergent writing. The reproduction by DigiCat Publishing underscores this narrative's continued relevance, reaffirming its stature in world literature. Sara Jeannette Duncan, a Canadian author and journalist, was deeply acquainted with the milieu depicted in this work, herself having been a memsahib during her residence in India. Her insights are born of firsthand experience, lending the narrative authenticity and depth. Duncan's prowess in capturing the zeitgeist of her time, particularly in critiquing the cultural intersections and tensions of the British Empire, reflects her status as both observer and participant. This personal connection with her content might have been what fueled her to etch such a compelling and nuanced portrait of colonial life. 'The Simple Adventures of a Memsahib' is not merely a window into a bygone era; it is a pertinent exploration of cultural dynamics that continue to resonate today. This edition, thoughtfully reproduced by DigiCat Publishing, offers both historical and literary value for readers. It is recommended for those interested in colonial literature, women's studies, and anyone who appreciates a well-crafted story that dances between the humorous and the poignant, revealing the complexities of human nature against the backdrop of imperial dominion.

Sara Jeannette Duncan’s classic portrait of a turn-of-the-century Ontario town, The Imperialist captures the spirit of an emergent nation through the example of two young dreamers. Impassioned by “the Imperialist idea,” Lorne Murchison rests his bid for office on his vision of a rejuvenated British Empire. His sister Advena betrays a kindred attraction to the high-flown ideals in her love for an unworldly, and unavailable, young minister. Nimbly alternating between politics and romance, Duncan constructs a superbly ironic object-lesson in the Canadian virtue of compromise. Sympathetic, humorous, and wonderfully detailed, The Imperialist is an astute analysis of the paradoxes of Canadian nationhood, as relevant today as when the novel was first published in 1904.

Sara Jeannette Duncan, later Cotes (1861-1922), was a Canadian author and journalist. She first worked as a schoolteacher before taking up journalism as a full-time occupation. Various freelancing work led to her taking her first position at the Washington Post in 1885. In 1886, she made history as the first woman to be hired as a professional journalist in Canada, taking a regular position at the Toronto Globe, now the Globe and Mail. She later moved to the Montreal Star, where she was the paper s Parliamentary correspondent. She published 22 books, including two volumes of personal sketches and a collection of short stories. Her first book, A Social Departure: How Orthodocia and I Went Around the World by Ourselves (1890) documented an around-the-world trip, but she is best known today for her 1904 novel The Imperialist. Amongst her other works are: A Daughter of Today (1894), The Story of Sonny Sahib (1894), A Voyage of Consolation (1898), The Path of a Star (1898), Hilda: A Story of Calcutta (1898), The Crow s Nest (1901), The Pool in the Desert (1903), Set in Authority (1906) and Cousin Cinderella: A Canadian Girl in London (1908).

In *A Voyage of Consolation*, Sara Jeannette Duncan intricately weaves a narrative that explores themes of loss, isolation, and the search for solace amid turbulent times. The novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style, punctuated with Duncan's sharp observations and wit, which places it firmly within the context of early 20th-century Canadian literature. Set against the backdrop of a sea voyage, the story unfolds through the lens of its protagonist, who grapples with personal sorrows while seeking emotional and existential refuge, thus reflecting Duncan's adeptness at marrying personal narrative with broader societal themes. Sara Jeannette Duncan (1861-1922) was not only a novelist but also a noted journalist and feminist. Her experiences traveling across Canada and to Britain infused her writing with a sense of place and cultural critique. A vocal advocate for women's rights and the exploration of identity, Duncan's personal engagements with societal norms of her time profoundly influenced her literary work, making *A Voyage of Consolation* a compelling reflection of her era's challenges and aspirations. Readers who appreciate nuanced character studies and finely drawn settings will find *A Voyage of Consolation* a thought-provoking exploration of human experience. This work is recommended for those interested in early feminist literature and the evolution of Canadian fiction, as it exemplifies Duncan's ability to address profound human themes with grace and intellect.

A Daughter of To-Day is a novel by Sara Jeannette Duncan. Duncan was a Canadian author and journalist. Elfrida is a young woman who embarks on pursuing artistic training, before being obliged to realize that her abilities may lie in criticism instead. Excerpt: "It would not have occurred to anybody but Mrs. Bell to ask Mr. Leslie Bell to be candid with himself. Candor was written in large letters all over Mr. Leslie Bell's plain, broad countenance. So was a certain obstinacy, not of will, but of adherence to prescribed principles, which might very well have been the result of living for twenty years with Mrs. Leslie Bell. Otherwise he was a thick-set man with an intelligent bald head, a fresh-colored complexion, and a well-trimmed gray beard. Mr. Leslie Bell looked at life with logic, or thought he did, and took it with ease, in a plain way. He was known to be a good man of business, with a leaning toward generosity, and much independence of opinion."