| Author |
Blanco White, Amber Reeves, 1887-1981 |
| LoC No. |
14007728
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| Title |
A lady and her husband
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| Original Publication |
United States: G. P. Putnam's sons, 1914.
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| Credits |
Laura Natal Rodrigues (Images generously made available by Hathi Trust Digital Library)
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| Summary |
"A Lady and Her Husband" by Amber Reeves Blanco White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rosemary Heyham, a young woman who announces her engagement to her mother, Mary. This moment serves as a catalyst for exploring themes of love, societal expectations, and the generational divide in attitudes toward marriage and independence. The opening of the novel depicts an intimate moment between Rosemary and her mother as she prepares to share the news of her engagement to Anthony. Rosemary is filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety about her announcement, reflecting on her mother's perceptions and their relationship dynamic. The conversation reveals Mary's fears and regrets about Rosemary growing up and marrying, highlighting a common tension between mothers and daughters. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at deeper societal themes and the struggle for personal fulfillment in the context of familial ties and emerging modern values. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Self-actualization (Psychology) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Housewives -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women employees -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Tearooms -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Work environment -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71152 |
| Release Date |
Jul 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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