From one of the earliest feminist science fiction writers, a novel that envisions the fall of civilization—and the plight of the modern woman in a post-apocalyptic wilderness.When war breaks out in Europe, British civilization collapses overnight. The ironically named protagonist must learn to survive by his wits in a new Britain. When we first meet Theodore Savage, he is a complacent civil servant, primarily concerned with romancing his girlfriend. During a brief ...

William Tully is an unremarkable English clerk, passing his mundane and well-ordered life by doing what others tell him and trying to live up to their expectations. But when his mother passes away suddenly, William finally decides to take control of his own life and discover his purpose in the world.Inspired by a coworker's advice, William becomes immersed in political activism and eventually meets Griselda Watkins, a young suffragette. The two fall in love and get married, and dec...

When war breaks out in Europe - modern, aerial war whose tactics include displacing entire populations - British civilization collapses overnight. The ironically named Theodore Savage, an educated and idle civil servant, must learn to survive by his wits in a new Britain...one where science and technology swiftly come to be regarded with superstitious awe and terror.

The story follows William Tully, a mild-mannered and somewhat naive Englishman who becomes involved in political activism. Prior to the war, William is largely indifferent to the world around him, but he is drawn into the socialist movement through his association with a more politically passionate woman, Griselda. The couple marries and decides to honeymoon in Belgium, unaware that the outbreak of war is imminent.While they are in Belgium, the war suddenly erupts, and the couple is caught...

Theodore Savage: A Story of the Past or the Future is an early work of dystopian science fiction.

If it had been possible for Theodore Savage to place on record for those who came after him the story of his life and experiences, he would have been the first to admit that the interest of the record lay in circumstance and not in himself. From beginning to end he was much what surroundings made of him; in his youth the product of a public school, Wadham and the Civil Service; in maturity and age a toiler with his hands in the company of men who lived brutishly. In his twenties, no doubt,...

A collection of the best suffrage plays, introduced and set in an historical context by Dr Susan Croft together with an expert chronology of suffrage drama.The astonishing women involved in the Actresses Franchise League set up their own theatre companies and engaged with the battle for the vote by writing and performing campaigning plays all over the country. They launched themselves onto the political stage with their satirical plays, sketches and monologues whilst at the same ti...

"Marriage as a Trade" by Cicely Hamilton is a thought-provoking exploration of the institution of marriage, critiquing the societal norms that bind women to traditional roles. Hamilton presents marriage not merely as a romantic union but as a transactional arrangement, where women often sacrifice their independence for security. Through her sharp wit and keen observations, she challenges the reader to reconsider the implications of such a trade, highlighting the economic and social pressur...

A satirical view of the suffragette movement and an unblinking yet compassionate story that chronicles the impact of the First World War on an ordinary young couple, William – an Englishman by Cicely Hamilton won the first Prix Femina-Vie Heureuse prize in 1919.Written in a hospital tent to the sound of gunfire and shells falling, Cicely Hamilton drew on her experiences working in France during WW1 to tell the story of William Tully and his new bride Grise...

William-An Englishman follows William Tully, a quiet and unassuming clerk whose life is upended by the death of his domineering mother. Freed from her control, William begins to search for purpose beyond his previously sheltered existence. His encounter with Faraday, a passionate socialist deeply involved in political activism, inspires him to explore the possibilities of a life dedicated to social reform. As their discussions draw William into the world of activism, he grapples with quest...

Theodore Savage opens with the title character, an office worker enjoying a comfortable life, anticipating his wedding. There are rumors of impending war; the people are excited, sure of their cause. When the war finally begins, Savage is called away to manage food distribution. But disaster soon follows as total war is unleashed on the country. As he adapts to a hard new life of man against man, fighting for ever-more-scarce resources, Savage wonders if he'll ever return to his o...

In "Theodore Savage," Hamilton explores themes of social change, technology, and the human condition. The novel presents a speculative narrative that oscillates between two timelines: one set in the past and one set in the future. Through this dual narrative structure, Hamilton examines the parallels and contrasts between different eras and explores the impact of technological advancements on society.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to the protagonist, Theodore Savage, who may ...