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100	1		_aWilson, Margaret, _d1882-1973
245	1	4	_aThe painted room
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2022
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2022-12-15
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"The Painted Room" by Margaret Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around Martha Kenworthy, a young woman who is back home for the summer from college, battling the expectations set by her father and mother, Bob and Emily Kenworthy, regarding her academic performance and future. The narrative explores family dynamics, the tension between generational expectations, and Martha's quest for independence amidst her parents' conflicting ideals. The opening of the novel introduces Martha and her tumultuous relationship with her father, Bob, who is frustrated by her seemingly carefree attitude towards both her education and responsibilities. The dialogue between her parents reveals their differing perspectives on raising Martha, with Emily championing her daughter's quiet strengths while Bob expresses a desire for her to attain more traditional achievements. As the family prepares for a social event, they wrestle with their identity, societal pressures, and the implications of Martha's future decisions. This intricate setup hints at deeper themes of self-discovery and familial love, setting the stage for Martha's journey throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 1926
653			_aFirst loves -- Fiction
653			_aMate selection -- Fiction
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653			_aMiddle West -- Fiction
653			_aFamilies -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69549
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