Comedy and the Feminine Middlebrow Novel

The novels by Elizabeth von Arnim and Elizabeth Taylor cleverly blend comedy and irony, offering insightful commentary on the challenges faced by middle-class women. While often categorized as middlebrow, their works engage readers with entertaining narratives that reveal deeper truths about life's cruelties and disappointments. Brown highlights how these authors skillfully navigate domestic themes, making their stories both relatable and thought-provoking for a receptive audience.