02106cam a22003013u 4500 4626 UtSlPG 20260610133128.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885 Married Life; Its Shadows and Sunshine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-11-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines. "Married Life: Its Shadows and Sunshine" by T. S. Arthur is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the complexities and challenges of marriage, aiming to illuminate both the joyous and challenging aspects of this significant life relationship. It follows various characters navigating the realities of marital life, including a young wife, Mary, who grapples with the expectations and realities of her new role after marrying Mr. John Smith. The opening portion introduces us to Mary, who reflects on her early assumptions about managing her husband. Initially excited by the prospect of correcting his small faults, Mary quickly realizes the differences between being a lover and becoming a wife. The narrative captures the comedic yet poignant misunderstandings that arise between the couple, particularly when Mary attempts to correct Mr. Smith's language and behavior, leading to unexpected conflicts. As she navigates the challenges of asserting herself while also striving for harmony, the opening sets a tone for the exploration of gender roles and marital dynamics that promise to unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Married people -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4626 46672 46672