02436cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500540015026400510020430000470025533600260030233700260032833800360035450000310039050802810042152013200070253400450202265300360206785600430210335714UtSlPG20260610133821.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aAlderson, Matthew W.,d1855-192410aHow She Felt in Her First Corset, and Other Poems 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-03-30  aProduced by David Edwards, Martin Pettit, Yale Collection
of Western Americana, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript
Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"How She Felt in Her First Corset, and Other Poems" by Matthew W. Alderson is a collection of poems written in the late 19th century, reflective of the societal norms and sentiments of the time. This anthology offers a glimpse into personal emotions, romantic themes, and observations of life, particularly focusing on aspects of love, youth, and societal expectations. Alderson's work captures the intricacies of human feelings with a particular emphasis on the experiences and aspirations of women in a time when traditional values held sway.  The collection opens with the titular poem, which portrays the discomfort of a young girl as she navigates the tension between societal expectations and personal comfort, symbolized by the corset. Throughout the poems, Alderson depicts various aspects of love, from earnest declarations to pragmatic views on wealth and partnership. Characters in these poems grapple with their desires and the realities of life, creating a rich tapestry that reflects the complexities of love, friendship, and the human experience. The interplay of humor and poignancy in Alderson's verses invites readers to reflect on the transitions from youth to adulthood, the trials of romance, and the universal quest for happiness in relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35714