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100	1		_aFerber, Edna, _d1885-1968
245	1	0	_aButtered Side Down: Stories
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1995
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 1995-11-01
505	0		_aThe frog and the puddle -- The man who came back -- What she wore -- A bush league hero -- The kitchen side of the door -- One of the old girls -- Maymeys from Cuba -- The leading lady -- That home-town feeling -- The homely heroine -- Sun dried -- Where the car turns at 18th.
520			_a"Buttered Side Down" by Edna Ferber is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories revolve around a variety of characters predominantly navigating life's complexities, often set against the backdrop of urban life, particularly in cities like Chicago. The collection captures the struggles and aspirations of everyday individuals, highlighting themes of loneliness, love, and the pursuit of happiness. The opening of the book introduces the character Gertrude, known as Gertie, who lives in a rundown boarding house in Chicago. As she prepares for bed after a long and weary day of work in a department store, Gertie grapples with feelings of loneliness and the challenges of city life. The scene provides insight into her thoughts as she interacts with the "Kid Next Door," revealing the budding friendship between them. Their midnight encounter hints at a deeper connection and the shared struggles of young adults trying to find their place in the world, setting the stage for a poignant exploration of relationships and personal growth throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories
653			_aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/352
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