02392cam a22003253u 4500 47598 UtSlPG 20260610134108.0 m cr n 260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942 The Eternal Feminine Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2014 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2014-12-08 At the lost-and-found desk -- Tootie at the bank -- The dressmaker in the house -- The night before Christmas -- A new recruit -- Shopping for postage stamps -- At the bridge table -- She goes shopping -- A quiet afternoon -- Taking care of uncle -- In the department store -- The housewife's helper -- Mrs. Lester's hoblette -- At the cooking class -- Æsop up to date: the milkmaid and her pail of milk. Produced by Mardi Desjardins, Cindy Beyer, RCool and the Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "The Eternal Feminine" by Carolyn Wells is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. This lighthearted book focuses on the experiences and eccentricities of various female characters navigating everyday life in a modernizing society. It explores themes of fashion, relationships, and the social expectations of women during this time period. The stories feature a range of amusing scenarios involving characters such as a flustered dressmaker, a quirky bank teller, and a hapless milkmaid, all of whom embody the comedic essence of the era's societal norms. Through witty dialogue and situational humor, Wells paints an entertaining picture of the challenges and absurdities faced by women, reflecting on their desires and disappointments with charm and levity. The narrative invites readers to empathize with the characters while enjoying the playful critique of contemporary feminine roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Women -- Social life and customs -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47598 88437 88437