02408cam a22003133u 4500 63250 UtSlPG 20260610134446.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Magruder, Julia, 1854-1907 Across the Chasm Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-09-20 Produced by D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Across the Chasm" by Julia Magruder is a novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the life of Margaret Trevennon, a young and beautiful Southern girl who grapples with societal expectations, gender roles, and her own aspirations as she encounters various characters both in her hometown and later in Washington, D.C. The narrative explores her relationships, particularly her interactions with Charley Somers, a seemingly idle admirer, and Louis Gaston, a cultured Northerner who embodies the complexities of class and cultural differences. The opening of the novel introduces Margaret's home life and character, shedding light on her upbringing in a once-grand Southern mansion that has fallen from its former glory. During a walk through her small town, she encounters Charley Somers, revealing their fraught and unequal romantic connection. Their conversation touches on Margaret’s strong opinions regarding work, ambition, and idealism, setting the stage for her character's conflict between personal desires and societal norms. The chapter hints at her imminent transition to a broader world, foreshadowing her upcoming visit to a cousin in Washington, where further exploration of her identity and circumstances awaits. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Man-woman relationships -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63250 104074 104074