"Interim: Pilgrimage Vol. 5" by Dorothy M. Richardson is a pivotal installment in the acclaimed modernist novel collection, "Pilgrimage." Published inside the early twentieth century, this extent continues the introspective journey of protagonist Miriam Henderson as she grapples with the complexities of self-discovery and societal expectations. In "Interim," Richardson's signature circulation-of-awareness narrative fashion allows readers to delve deep into Miriam's thoughts and emotions. Set in opposition to the backdrop of the early 20th-century England, the novel explores Miriam's relationships, intellectual hobbies, and internal conflicts. The title "Interim" indicates a duration of transition, reflecting Miriam's evolving expertise of herself and the arena round her. This volume is specifically terrific for its portrayal of Miriam's intellectual interests and her encounters with numerous social and creative moves of the time. Richardson captures the essence of a lady navigating the moving landscapes of feminism, cultural change, and personal boom. As a key installment within the "Pilgrimage" series, "Interim" contributes to the overarching narrative, deepening the exploration of Miriam's focus and her area in a rapidly converting global.
At the outbreak of World War I, he joined the Royal Flying Corps and worked as an assistant to David Henderson and Hugh Trenchard in France. Throughout the war, he wrote with Lady Juliet Duff, the widow of Sir Robin Duff, 2nd Baronet of Vaynol, who was killed on October 16, 1914, near Oostnieuwekirke while fighting in the 2nd Life Guards. The letters were ultimately published under the title Dear Animated Bust: Letters to Lady Juliet Duff. Richardson was born in Abingdon in 1873, as the third of four daughters. After the fourth daughter was born, Dorothy's father (Charles) began referring to her as his son. Richardson, meantime, "also attributed this habit to her own boylike willfulness”. She lived at 'Whitefield', a huge mansion-style residence on Albert Park erected by her father in 1871 and currently owned by Abingdon School. Her family relocated to Worthing, West Sussex, in 1880, and then to Putney, London, in 1883. During her time in London, she "attended a progressive school influenced by the ideas of John Ruskin”, in which "the pupils were encouraged to think for themselves”. in which she "studied French, German, literature, logic and psychology”.
