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100 1 _aGurney, Mary Jary,
_d1829-1872
245 1 0 _aMrs. Gurney's apology
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-03-12
508 _aBob Taylor, 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"Mrs. Gurney's Apology: In Justification of Mrs. ——'s Friendship" by Gurney" is a poignant letter-like narrative written during the mid-19th century, reflecting the conflicts of personal happiness against societal expectations. The book delves into themes of love, marriage, and the significance of personal autonomy, as the protagonist grapples with her decision to leave her husband for a love that defies the conventions of her time. Through this work, the author addresses the complexities of human relationships and the societal judgments that often accompany them. In the letter, Mary Gurney articulates her inner turmoil as she communicates with a dear friend, revealing the circumstances surrounding her controversial choices. Gurney reflects on her unhappy marriage and the oppressive nature of social conventions that dictated her life. Choosing to follow her heart leads her to engage in a passionate relationship with a man of lower social standing, which she believes to be her true love. Throughout the narrative, Gurney examines themes of personal freedom, the hypocrisy of societal norms, and the real-life consequences of love and marriage. Ultimately, her journey is a declaration of self-identity and the pursuit of authentic happiness, challenging the reader to consider the costs of societal approval versus true emotional fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: William Brotherhead, 1860
653 _aWomen -- Social and moral questions
653 _aDesertion and non-support
653 _aGurney, Mary Jary, 1829-1872
653 _aGurney family
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70275
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