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100	1		_aBanning, Margaret Culkin, _d1891-1982
245	1	0	_aHalf loaves
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2024-02-26
508			_aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Half Loaves" by Margaret Culkin Banning is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily in a convent setting, focusing on a group of young women, especially the protagonist Cecily, as they navigate the challenging choices surrounding marriage, religion, and personal fulfillment. It explores the internal and external conflicts the characters face as they prepare for their future lives outside the convent, reflecting the societal expectations of women in that era. The opening of the novel introduces Cecily in the twilight of a convent, deep in contemplation following a missionary priest's talk about the choices women have in life. As she thinks about the three paths presented—marriage, remaining single, or becoming a nun—Cecily reveals her longing for love and adventure, in contrast to the unattractive portrayal of marriage given by the priest. Her fellow students also grapple with their desires and societal pressures, leading to introspective discussions on what they truly want from life. This sets the stage for a narrative about self-discovery, the nature of love, and the quest for happiness amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cNYC: George H. Doran Company, 1921
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653			_aSpouses -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73029
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