02467cam a22003613u 4500 70958 UtSlPG 20260610134636.0 m cr n 260607r20231914utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Dowdall, Mrs., 1876-1939 Joking apart Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Illustrated by the author. Release date is 2023-06-10 Carla Foust and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Joking Apart" by Mrs. Dowdall is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative features Martha, who reflects humorously on domestic life and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through her interactions with her Aunt Mary and various characters from her surroundings. Through wit and a critical lens, the novel dives into the absurdities and nuances of living in a society defined by its social norms and expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Martha as she engages in a self-reflective conversation with her Aunt Mary about the clarity of her writing and the challenges of capturing the essence of life in her work. There is a distinct style, with Martha's perspective on everyday situations and characters providing a humorous and insightful critique of societal conventions. This dialogue not only sets the tone for the novel but also establishes the relationship dynamics and character traits that will likely evolve throughout the story. The humorous criticism Martha faces from her aunt serves to introduce the reader to her character's voice and attitude toward life’s superficialities and unclarities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Duckworth & Co., 1914 English wit and humor Marriage -- Humor England -- Social life and customs -- Humor Housekeeping -- Humor https://archive.org/details/jokingapart00dowdiala/page/n363/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70958 111684 111684