The Squirrel Cage (1912)

The Squirrel Cage is a novel written by Dorothy Canfield and first published in 1912. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Sally who is struggling to find her place in society. Sally is the daughter of a wealthy family, but she feels trapped in the ''squirrel cage'' of her privileged life. She yearns for something more meaningful and fulfilling.As the story unfolds, Sally becomes involved in the suffrage movement and begins to find a sense of purpose in fighting for women’s rights. She also falls in love with a young man named Roger, who shares her passion for social justice.However, Sally’s newfound convictions and activism put her at odds with her conservative family and the expectations of the society in which she lives. She must navigate the challenges of balancing her personal beliefs with the demands of her social status and family obligations.The Squirrel Cage is a thought-provoking exploration of class, gender, and social norms in early 20th century America. Through Sally’s journey, the novel raises important questions about the role of women in society and the challenges they face in pursuing their dreams and aspirations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.