| Author |
Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
| Author |
Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman, 1860-1936 |
| Author |
Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
| Author |
Brown, Alice, 1857-1948 |
| Author |
Cutting, Mary Stewart, 1851-1924 |
| Author |
Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930 |
| Author |
James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
| Author |
Jordan, Elizabeth Garver, 1867-1947 |
| Author |
Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911 |
| Author |
Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933 |
| Author |
Vorse, Mary Heaton, 1874-1966 |
| Author |
Wyatt, Edith, 1873-1958 |
| Title |
The Whole Family: a Novel by Twelve Authors
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Contents |
The father / William Dean Howells -- The old-maid aunt / Mary E. Wilkins Freeman -- The grandmother / Mary Heaton Vorse -- The daughter-in-law / Mary Stewert Cutting -- The school-girl / Elizabeth Jordan -- The son-in-law / John Kendrick Bangs -- The married son / Henry James -- The married daughter / Elizabeth Stuart Phelps -- The mother / Edith Wyatt -- The school-boy / Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews -- Peggy / Alice Brown -- The friend of the family / Henry Van Dyke.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger
|
| Summary |
"The Whole Family: A Novel by Twelve Authors" by William Dean Howells et al. is a collaborative novel created in the late 19th century. The narrative revolves around the complexities of family life and relationships as seen through the eyes of various family members, highlighting differing perspectives and the dynamics within a household. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the father of a young woman who has just become engaged. The father, who is characterized as both jovial and introspective, interacts with the neighbor about the engagement, reflecting on family ties, societal expectations, and the nature of love and education. His thoughts on coeducational systems and how they influence young relationships offer insights into his values. The dialogues convey a mix of humor and familial affection, revealing the foundation of relationships among family members and neighboring households, while hinting at the underlying tensions that come with such engagements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
|
| Subject |
Domestic fiction
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5066 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
200 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
