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100 1 _aBlack, Alexander,
_d1859-1940
245 1 0 _aMiss America; pen and camera sketches of the American girl
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWith designs and photographic illustrations by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-08-30
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Miss America; Pen and Camera Sketches of the American Girl" by Alexander Black is a collection of sociological and artistic observations written in the late 19th century. The work aims to capture the essence of the American girl through both narrative reflections and photographic illustrations, exploring her role and perceived identity in society. The author skillfully discusses various archetypes of the American girl, while also delving into broader themes about femininity, beauty, and cultural expectations within the context of American life. The opening of the narrative sets the tone by acknowledging the challenge of defining the "American type" and highlights the complexities surrounding American femininity. Black discusses various perceptions of American women, from foreign observations to domestic interpretations, emphasizing the rich cultural tapestry that shapes their identities. He establishes a dialogue with the reader about the evolving nature of womanhood in America, introducing a character referred to as the Professor, who embodies modern, educated femininity. Their interactions reveal themes of independence, societal expectations, and the shifting landscape of gender roles, all while setting the stage for a deeper exploration of what it means to be an American girl in this transforming society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1898
653 _aWomen -- United States -- Social conditions
653 _aWomen -- United States
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/missamericapenca00blac
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68869
999 _c109673
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