02320cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000410012624500160016726400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801550040052012200055553400620177565300720183765300230190985600430193299900190197573029UtSlPG20260610134705.0mcr n260607r20241921utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21006896  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aBanning, Margaret Culkin,d1891-198210aHalf loaves 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-02-26  aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"Half Loaves" by Margaret Culkin Banning is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in a convent setting, focusing on a group of young women, especially the protagonist Cecily, as they navigate the challenging choices surrounding marriage, religion, and personal fulfillment. It explores the internal and external conflicts the characters face as they prepare for their future lives outside the convent, reflecting the societal expectations of women in that era.  The opening of the novel introduces Cecily in the twilight of a convent, deep in contemplation following a missionary priest's talk about the choices women have in life. As she thinks about the three paths presented—marriage, remaining single, or becoming a nun—Cecily reveals her longing for love and adventure, in contrast to the unattractive portrayal of marriage given by the priest. Her fellow students also grapple with their desires and societal pressures, leading to introspective discussions on what they truly want from life. This sets the stage for a narrative about self-discovery, the nature of love, and the quest for happiness amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNYC: George H. Doran Company, 1921  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction  aSpouses -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73029  c113754d113754