
BY - NELLIE L. McCLUNG
Author of "Sowing Seeds In Danny," "The Second Chance," and "The Black Creek Stopping-house."
DEDICATION - I
DEDICATION - II
IN TIMES LIKE THESE
CHAPTER I - THE WAR THAT NEVER ENDS
CHAPTER II - THE WAR THAT ENDS IN EXHAUSTION SOMETIMES MISTAKEN FOR PEACE
CHAPTER III - WHAT DO WOMEN THINK OF WAR? (NOT THAT IT MATTERS)
CHAPTER IV - SHOULD WOMEN THINK?
CHAPTER V - THE NEW CHIVALRY
In this reflective essay, the author draws a vivid parallel between the endless battles of the natural world and the social struggles faced by women. Through the quiet perseverance of grass, vines, and seeds, she argues that even the most seemingly passive lifeforms are engaged in a perpetual fight for growth and freedom. The opening chapters set up a compelling critique of the traditional belief that women's place is solely domestic, using nature's relentless drive as a metaphor for a broader call to equality.
Her prose combines lyrical poetry with keen social commentary, inviting listeners to consider how inherited ideas about gender function like invisible weapons that shape daily life. The work is organized into pointed sections—ranging from the metaphorical “war that never ends” to the notion of a “new chivalry”—each offering a fresh lens on fairness, ambition, and the capacity for change. Listeners will find an engaging blend of earnest argument and gentle humor that encourages reflection without preaching, making it a thoughtful companion for anyone navigating the complexities of modern expectations.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (244K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Al Haines
Release date
2009-11-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1873–1951
A bestselling Canadian novelist who turned wit and storytelling into a force for reform, she became one of the country’s most recognizable voices for women’s rights. Her work helped shape public debate on suffrage, social justice, and the legal status of women in Canada.
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