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100	1		_aMiller, Alice Duer, _d1874-1942
245	1	0	_aThings
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2021
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2021-12-01
508			_aSteve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Things" by Alice Duer Miller is a psychological drama written in the early 20th century. This book explores the intricacies of family dynamics and the burdens placed on a mother, particularly through the lens of societal expectations and personal sacrifice. It delves into themes of motherhood, selflessness, and the challenges of navigating parent-child relationships in a rapidly changing world. The story centers around Mrs. Royce, a devoted mother who seeks the help of an alienist, Dr. Despard, to understand the troubling behavior of her rebellious daughter, Celia. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that Mrs. Royce's intense focus on her family and the myriad responsibilities she shoulders have stunted not only her personal growth but also the emotional health of her children and household staff. Through his observations, Dr. Despard suggests that Mrs. Royce needs to step away from her domestic duties to regain her sense of self, leading to an exploration of what happens when she takes a rest at a sanatorium. The book ultimately examines the delicate balance between the roles of a mother and the need for personal fulfillment, illustrating the profound impact of individual well-being on family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1914
653			_aShort stories
653			_aDysfunctional families -- Fiction
653			_aMothers and daughters -- Fiction
653			_aPsychiatrists -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://archive.org/details/things00millgoog/page/n9/mode/2up
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66862
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