02188cam a22003133u 4500 23768 UtSlPG 20260610133539.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Fisher, Dorothy Canfield, 1879-1958 The Squirrel-Cage Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-08 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Squirrel-Cage" by Dorothy Canfield Fisher is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Emery family, particularly focusing on the youngest daughter, Lydia, as she returns home after a year in Europe, eager to embark on her societal debut. The narrative explores themes of social ambition, personal identity, and the intricate dynamics within the family. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Emery family, who take immense pride in their home and social standings, achieved through hard work and aspiration. The opening chapters detail the complex emotions surrounding Lydia's return from Europe, her mother's anticipatory excitement, and the societal pressures they face. Lydia's homecoming is marked by nostalgia and the challenges of reconciling her experiences abroad with the familiar yet restrained life in Endbury, leading to deeper inquiries into social expectations and personal fulfillment. The initial interactions hint at potential tensions between Lydia’s romantic ideals and the pragmatic values of her family, setting the stage for her journey and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ohio -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Williams, John Alonzo, 1869-1951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23768 64800 64800