The New Woman's Commonplace Book

The New Woman: 

As a maiden I’ve always enjoyed the arts, specifically books and poetry. Throughout the years, especially after furthering my schooling and becoming the local lawyer’s clerk, I’ve learned more about myself and the topics I enjoy reading about. My interest in women working in the modern world is truly one close to my heart. My current read is Hours of Working Women by Ellen Piers. In the novel, she talks about dealing with everyday life as a new woman in our day and age. Specifically, how no matter what you do and how smart you are a man will always look…

The New Woman: 

Today, I was going through my old school books and found this gem. Oh goodness, how I remember this like it was yesterday! My best friends and I all completed our education residency at Cambridge University. One of the finest universities in all of England and we were so proud to be a part of the first group of women to attend college. First there is Mary, Louise, Elise, Margaret, then me at the end. We all graduated with immense knowledge in business; except Elise who majored in the Sciences. She was truly the smartest of us all, I always knew she’d be a…

The New Woman: 

While on my jolly way to the office, posters of a girl riding a bike were plastered across town. These silly ads never work. The various flyers in London typically don’t catch my eye but this one intrigued me. It advertised the latest cycling trousers and without a second thought I removed it from the stand and brought it with me. These trousers have been the latest craze of my women’s book club. Last week, Lottie showcased her newest pants and told us how superb they were for cycling. Apparently all of the husbands hate them and call them “unladylike” ……