"Young Woman" 1934 BARNES, Carman (SOLD)
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Carman Dee Barnes (November 20, 1912 – August 19, 1980) was an American novelist.
[349] pp.
Claude Kendall & Willoughby Sharp
1934
First Edition
8 1/4" x 5 3/4"
VG/ VG
Young Woman is a 1934 novel written by American author Carman Barnes. The book serves as a sequel to her highly successful debut novel, Schoolgirl (1929), and follows the protagonist, Naomi Bradshaw, as she moves to New York City during the Great Depression.
Book Overview
Theme: The novel explores the struggles and ambitions of a young Southern woman forging an independent life and navigating the conflict between building a career and pursuing marriage.
Historical Context: Published during the Depression era, it provides a vivid, early-1930s snapshot of a woman trying to make it in the big city.