#sally seton

[enchanted-keys]

“Then came the most exquisite moment of her whole life passing a stone urn with flowers in it. Sally stopped; picked a flower; kissed her on the lips. The whole world might have turned upside down! The others disappeared; there she was alone with Sally. And she felt that she had been given a present, wrapped up, and told just to keep it, not to look at it — a diamond, something infinitely precious, wrapped up, which, as they walked (up and down, up and down), she uncovered, or the radiance burnt through, the revelation, the religious feeling!” - Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway

[edwardian-girl-next-door]

Edna St. Vincent Millay, "Interim"

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[glitterfop]

Happy Aro Week! The funniest and best way I ever came out as aro was when I was 19 years old.

At the time I thought I might be somewhat open to dating and was exploring a little. I'd hung out once with a guy in a way that might conceivably have been a date, hadn't hated it, decided to go on a second date with him by inviting him to the annual English Department Halloween Party. I, newly out as bisexual and needing to prove myself, went as Sally Seton from Virginia Woolf's Mrs. Dalloway. Unfortunately for everyone, the only vaguely appropriate thing I could find to wear was a wedding dress from Goodwill for $20 that I spiced up with accessories. In a fit of foreshadowing so thick I risk being accused of making it up, he went as Jay Gatsby. For the occasion, he had rented an ill-fitting costume tux with too-large pants. It did not at all resemble Jay Gatsby, for it lacked panache and flamboyance.

So there we were: an Interwar-era lesbian in a wedding dress and Jay Gatsby if Jay Gatsby were convincingly heterosexual.

He failed at slow dancing with me (which he initiated), stepped on my dress a lot, got really drunk, attempted to cuddle me as I attempted to subtly flee, and in a final climax of agony, drew me aside, hugged my knees, cried, and told me he was in love with me and thought I was The One. (I am told this is not typical behavior for the second date, but I haven't been on many second dates, so I have no further data to support this hypothesis.)

I, in terror, pulled up the Aromantic page on LGBT Wiki and quietly handed him my phone.

[do-you-ship-this-book-couple]

Do you ship...

[scotianostra]

January 9th 1811 saw the very first women’s golf tournament at Musselburgh.

The participation of women in golf is continually growing to new heights each year. There were approximately 5.8 million women who play golf, according to a 2017 National Golf Foundation report. Involvement of women in golf has continued to increase over the past few years. Women and golf have a long history together dating back to the 1500s.

Mary, Queen of Scots, was accused by her enemies of playing maile and golf at Seton House in 1567, only a few days after the murder of her husband, Lord Darnley, in which they said she was implicated. Mary was tall and athletic and went riding and hunting. She practised archery and tennis, which women usually played with the assistance of a servant. Mary is reported to have once played tennis at Falkirk in men's breeches, which was outrageous for the day, but shows that, if she had wanted to play golf, she would have found a way, despite the restrictions of heavy dresses that women wore.

We do not know what type of golf Mary Stuart played. As she was also accused of playing maile (pall mall), the witnesses may have confused it with this game, or it may have been putting. The decorative Victorian portrayals of her striding over the links on her way to the green, after a 200 yard drive, are an undoubted fantasy.

A few years ago, a new first definitive reference to women playing golf has been discovered in the Caledonian Mercury newspaper . On 24th April 1738, two married women are reported to have played an match on Bruntsfield Links in Edinburgh, with their husbands acting as caddies. The Edinburgh paper reported that the match attracted quite a crowd and gambling. The women are complimented on their 'dexterity' in holing out as well as how manfully they 'tilted' the balls.  The event was won by the 'charming Sally', though other than her first name, her identity  is not known. 

The first recorded golf tournament for women only occurred on this day in 1811. The tournament was held in the town at Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland for local fisherman’s wives of Musselburgh and Fisherrow, a neighboring town. The event was organized by the Musselburgh Golf Club and took place on their eighteen hole pitch and putt course. The prize for the winner was a creel and a shawl, with the runner up receiving two handkerchiefs from Barcelona.

Sadly the identities of the players have not been recorded in history.

[classic-lit-couples-showdown]

Current Submissions

Submissions remain open until ~10pm pst tomorrow (March 3rd); submit through this form or the ask box

Those who have secured spots on the bracket (3 or more submissions);

Elizabeth Bennett & Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Enjolras & Grantaire from Le Misérables by Victor Hugo

Victor Frankenstein & Henry Clerval from Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Faustus & Mephistopheles from Dr Faustus by Christopher Marlowe

Ishmael & Queequeg from Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

Mina & Johnathan Harker from Dracula by Bram Stoker

Henry Jekyll & Gabriel Utterson from The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Other possible contenders (under read more);

Offred & Moria from The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

Celie & Shug from The Color Purple by Alice Walker

Lestat & Marius from The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice

Gimli & Legolas from Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

Samwise Gamgee & Frodo Baggins from Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien

Gandalf & Hobbits from the works of Tolkien

Romeo & Juliet from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Clarissa Dalloway & Sally Seton from Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf

Anne Elliot & Frederick Wentworth from Persuasion by Jane Austen

Emma Woodhouse & George Knightley from Emma by Jane Austen

Maurice & Alec from Maurice by EM Forster

Margaret & Thornton from North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

Holden Caufield & Stradletter from The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger

Charlie & Patrick from The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

Gene Forrester & Finny from A Separate Peace by John Knowles

Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn from the works of Mark Twain

John Yossarian & the Chaplain from Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

Jane Eyre & Helen Burns from Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Lionel Verney & Adrian Windsor from The Last Man by Mary Shelly

Eugenie Danglars & Louise d'Armilly from The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Dante & Virgil from The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Hamlet & Horatio from Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Lizzie Hexam & Eugene Wrayburn from Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Phileas Fogg & Passepartout from Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

Huckleberry Finn & Jim from the works of Mark Twain

Sherlock Holmes & John Watson from Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Lord & Lady Macbeth from Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Beatrice & Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Gilgamesh & Enkidu from The Epic of Gilgamesh

Heathcliff & Catherine Earnshaw from Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Mr. Collins & Elizabeth Bennett from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Victor Frankenstein & Adam ('the creation') from Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Dorian Gray & Lord Henry from The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Rodion Raskolnikov & Mitya Razumikhin from Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Rosencrantz & Guildenstern from Hamlet by William Shakespeare

First Mate Starbuck & Captain Ahab from Moby-Dick by Herman Melville

Charles Bingley & Fitzwilliam Darcy from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jane Eyre & Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre by Emily Brontë

Jean Valjean & Inspector Javert from Le Misérables by Victor Hugo

Victor Frankenstein & Robert Walton from Frankenstein by Mary Shelly

Mary Catherine Blackwood & Constance Blackwood from We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

Benvolio & Mercutio from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Achilles & Patroclus from The Illiad

Ajax & Ajax from The Illiad

Jack & Ralph from The Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Telemachus & Theoclymenus from The Odyssey

Jo & Laurie from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Elinor Dashwood & Edward Farrars from Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

Charles Bingley & Jane Bennett from Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Jo, Amy, Meg, & Beth from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

Jack Seward & Abraham van Helsing from Dracula by Bram Stoker

Henry Jekyll & Edward Hyde from The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

Ned Land & Conseil from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

Earl of Montararat & Earl Tolloler from Iolanthe

Fogg, Passepartout, & Aouda from Around the World in Days by Jules Verne

Guy Montag & Professor Faber from Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

Nick Carraway & Jay Gatsby from The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Napoleon & Squealer from Animal Farm by George Orwell

Antonio & Sebastian from Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Antonio & Sebastian from The Tempest by William Shakespeare

[saddeus]

The way in which Virginia Woolf describes Sally Seton in mrs dalloway.....boys I'm howling at the moon

[knuckleduster]

at the very end of mrs dalloway sally seton references a play about a man leaving scratches on the walls of his cel. does anyone know what play this is about

[areadersuncertaintyprinciple]

Although Mrs. Dalloway is centred on 'the protagonist’s consciousness, it has an outside, socio historical dimension as well.

"Mrs. Dalloway" indeed predominantly revolves around Clarissa Dalloway's consciousness, yet it also possesses a rich socio-historical dimension that transcends her individual perspective. Virginia Woolf masterfully intertwines the personal and the societal, creating a narrative that reflects the broader context of post-World War I London. 

The setting of the novel, London in 1923, provides a backdrop for exploring the social dynamics of the time. Clarissa's preparations for her party, the interactions at the party itself, and the observations of various characters throughout the day reveal the rigid social hierarchies, gender expectations, and class divisions that shaped British society in the interwar period. 

The novel also captures the changing attitudes towards women and their roles in society. Clarissa's desire for independence and her questioning of traditional gender roles reflect the growing feminist movement of the time. The juxtaposition of Clarissa's social engagements with the more radical feminist ideas expressed by Sally Seton suggests the complexities and contradictions within the women's movement. 

The novel's depiction of the aftermath of World War I is particularly poignant. Septimus Warren Smith, a shell-shocked war veteran, serves as a stark reminder of the psychological and emotional trauma inflicted by the war. His struggles with mental illness and his eventual suicide highlight the disregard for veterans' mental health, reflecting broader societal neglect and the consequences of war trauma. 

In conclusion, while Mrs. Dalloway is centered on Clarissa Dalloway's consciousness, it does not exist in a vacuum. The novel is firmly rooted in its socio-historical context, providing insights into the social dynamics, cultural trends, and psychological impact of post-World War I England which further elevates its significance beyond the confines of a single protagonist's consciousness. 

[mirdaniaa]

2, 12 & 22 for books ask, please!

2. Did you reread anything? What?

Yes! The Secret History, The Great Gatsby, and Hild, all favorites I read at different times in my life and all well worth the revisit at this particular point in my life.

12. Any books that disappointed you?

Eh, there’s always a few, and probably more than what I’ve listed here, but these are the ones I can remember: Naked by Eliza Redgold, The Domesday Book by Howard of Warwick, The Early Anglo-Saxon Kings by Tony Sullivan, Royal Witches by Gemma Hollman, Green Darkness by Anya Seton, Conversations with Friends by Sally Rooney, and finally The Bone Thief by V.M. Whitworth

22. What’s the longest book you read?

At just under 700 pages, Menewood!

[skippingdown16]

cruel summer went number 1 in my living room with sally seton's 5 enormous boys (aka 5 very large chai cookies)

[novelsmini]

Mrs dolloway novel full info

"Mrs. Dalloway" is a novel written by British author Virginia Woolf. It was first published in 1925 and is considered one of Woolf's most significant works. Here is some full information about the novel:

**Title:** Mrs. Dalloway

**Author:** Virginia Woolf

**Publication Year:** 1925

**Genre:** Modernist Fiction, Stream of Consciousness

**Plot Summary:**

"Mrs. Dalloway" is a novel that takes place in a single day in the life of the titular character, Clarissa Dalloway, an upper-class Englishwoman living in post-World War I London. The story is notable for its use of stream-of-consciousness narrative style, where the thoughts and inner experiences of the characters are prominently featured.

Throughout the day, Clarissa Dalloway prepares for a party she will host that evening. The narrative follows her as she goes about her day, interacting with various characters and reflecting on her life, her past, and the people around her. Meanwhile, the novel also introduces the character of Septimus Warren Smith, a war veteran who is suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. His storyline runs parallel to Clarissa's and serves as a contrast to her privileged but constrained existence.

The novel explores themes of social class, mental illness, the passage of time, and the inner lives of its characters. It is often celebrated for its innovative narrative style and its profound exploration of the complexities of human consciousness and society.

**Significance:**

"Mrs. Dalloway" is considered a classic of modernist literature and is highly regarded for its experimental narrative techniques and its insights into the human psyche. Virginia Woolf's use of stream-of-consciousness writing is seen as groundbreaking and influential in the development of 20th-century literature. The novel is often studied in literature courses and is recognized as one of Woolf's most important works.

"Mrs. Dalloway" by Virginia Woolf features several key characters, each with their own distinctive traits and complexities. Here are some of the main characters in the novel:

1. **Clarissa Dalloway:** The novel's central character, Clarissa Dalloway, is an upper-class Englishwoman in her fifties. She is the hostess of the party that serves as a focal point of the novel. Clarissa is introspective and reflective, often contemplating her past and her choices in life. Her character is a portrayal of the constraints and expectations placed on women in her social class during the early 20th century.

2. **Septimus Warren Smith:** Septimus is a war veteran who fought in World War I and is suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. His character provides a contrast to Clarissa's privileged life. He represents the impact of war on the human psyche and the difficulty of reintegration into society.

3. **Peter Walsh:** Peter is an old friend of Clarissa's and a former suitor. He has recently returned to London from India and is a source of conflict and reflection for Clarissa as she remembers their shared history.

4. **Sally Seton:** Sally is a friend of Clarissa's from her youth. She represents a more free-spirited and unconventional lifestyle, and her character serves as a contrast to Clarissa's more conventional choices.

5. **Richard Dalloway:** Richard is Clarissa's husband. He is a member of the British Parliament and is portrayed as a stable and sensible figure, which contrasts with Clarissa's inner turmoil and introspection.

6. **Lucrezia Warren Smith:** Lucrezia is Septimus' Italian-born wife, who is deeply concerned about her husband's deteriorating mental state. She is a character who cares for Septimus and is an important part of his storyline.

7. **Miss Kilman:** Miss Kilman is a devoutly religious and fanatical woman who becomes involved in the lives of the Dalloway family, particularly Elizabeth Dalloway. Her character represents a clash of values with the more secular, upper-class world of Clarissa and her daughter.

These characters interact and intersect over the course of a single day in the novel, each contributing to the exploration of various themes and the portrayal of the inner lives and social dynamics of the characters in post-World War I London.

If you have specific questions or need more information about the novel, please feel free to ask,and click here - 

[thethirdguinea]

sigh (no one in this room knows that when i call myself a lesbian i say it with the full force of elizabeth bishop, ruth jamison, shug avery, cheryl dunye, virginia woolf, mary oliver, lolly willowes, sally seton, gertrude stein, and vita sackville west behind me)

[literatua-woolf]

O enredo de Mrs Dalloway é simples. Tudo aconteceu em um dia de junho de 1923. Clarissa, esposa do parlamentar britânico Richard Dalloway, saiu para comprar flores para a festa que dará naquela noite. No caminho, passando por algumas ruas centrais de Londres e dois grandes parques, ele conheceu seu amigo Hugh Whitbread. Sua trajetória de vida encontra outro personagem central, Septimus Warren Smith, traumatizado pela guerra, visitando um importante psiquiatra com sua esposa Rezia, que conheceu na Itália. Um antigo namorado visita a Sra. Dalloway, Peter Walsh. Saindo da casa de Clarissa, começou a caminhar sozinho por Londres, voltando ao hotel, de onde saiu no final da tarde para ir à festa da ex-namorada. O romance culmina na festa da Sra. Dalloway, conhecendo pessoas de seus relacionamentos atuais, como o próprio primeiro-ministro, e pessoas de seu passado: além de Peter Walsh, há Sally Seton, uma paixão adolescente.

[joonminie]

my sally seton <\3

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I love sassy Shmoop exegesis … all light and ludicrous for a field that takes itself too seriously!