TY  - BOOK
AU  - Stowe,Harriet Beecher
TI  - My Wife and I; Or, Harry Henderson's History
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2015///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - American fiction -- 19th century
KW  - Courtship -- Fiction
KW  - Marriage -- Fiction
KW  - Romance fiction
N1  - Release date is 2015-01-04; Produced by David Edwards, Christopher Wright and the
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N2  - "My Wife and I: Or, Harry Henderson's History" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Harry Henderson, a reflective young man from New Hampshire, as he navigates the complexities of love, marriage, and personal growth. Through Harry's experiences, the author explores themes of childhood innocence, romantic ideals, and the evolution of human relationships against the backdrop of societal changes.  The opening of the novel introduces Harry's childhood and his longing for companionship, particularly focusing on his deep connection with a girl named Susie. From a young age, Harry feels isolated in his large family and finds solace in his imaginary relationship with Susie, whom he considers his "child-wife." This chapter recounts the purity and joys of their childhood friendship, highlighting key moments filled with innocence and adventure as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Harry's strong feelings for Susie are soon complicated by the harsh realities of life, marked by her untimely death, which profoundly impacts his perspective on love and the bonds that define our lives. Thus, the story begins with a poignant reflection on the simplicity of young love, setting the stage for Harry's journey into adulthood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47874
ER  -