Lady Good-for-Nothing A Man's Portrait of a Woman

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The novel offers a scathing critique of Victorian society's gender roles and attitudes towards women's rights, using biting irony and keen social commentary. Through the character of Lady Good-for-Nothing, Quiller-Couch exposes the hypocrisy and double standards of the era, portraying her as a caricature of societal expectations. The exploration of romanticism and morality highlights the pervasive misogyny, making this sharp-witted satire a compelling reflection on gender norms that remains relevant today.