02453cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000032001122450013001442640051001573000047002083360026002553370026002813380036003075000031003435080089003745201476004635340045019396530024019846530072020088560042020809990017021228134UtSlPG20260610133217.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHerrick, Robert,d1868-193810aTogether 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-05-01  aProduced by Susan Skinner, Eric Eldred, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Together" by Robert Herrick is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book begins with the wedding ceremony of Isabelle and John, exploring the complex emotions and thoughts of the bride as she transitions from her past to her new life. The opening captures the tension between tradition and individual aspirations, hinting at deeper issues of identity, intimacy, and societal expectations in the context of marriage.  At the start of the novel, the scene unfolds in a chapel where Isabelle prepares to marry John. As she stands before the minister, her mind drifts between the solemnity of the moment and the impending changes in her life. Although she is physically present, she feels a sense of detachment from those around her, especially from John, whom she suddenly perceives as a stranger. The narrative conveys her reflections on the vows being exchanged, the meaning of fidelity, and her father's emotional farewell. Following the ceremony, the focus shifts to the reception, where the festivities begin, contrasting the gravity of the nuptials with the light chatter of guests. However, even amidst the celebration, Isabelle grapples with the reality that marriage is not merely a ceremony but a complex union that might bring unexpected challenges. The opening portion sets the stage for exploring themes of love, expectation, and personal fulfillment in the private and public spheres of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMarriage -- Fiction  aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8134  c50119d50119