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100 1 _aArthur, T. S.
_q(Timothy Shay),
_d1809-1885
245 1 0 _aWoman's Trials; Or, Tales and Sketches from the Life around Us
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
505 0 _aA lesson of patience -- I didn't think of that -- Taking boarders -- Plain sewing; or, how to encourage the poor -- Jessie Hampton -- The New Year's Gift -- Aunt Mary's preserving kettle -- Home at last -- Going home.
508 _aProduced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Woman's Trials; Or, Tales and Sketches from the Life around Us" by T. S. Arthur is a collection of tales and sketches likely written in the mid-19th century. The book seeks to evoke sympathy and understanding for women facing various trials and challenges, highlighting their roles and struggles in society. The opening of the book introduces a character named Jane, who is overwhelmed by her domestic responsibilities and the pressures of managing her household. As she navigates conflicts with her chambermaid and reflects on her circumstances, the narrative delves into her emotional turmoil and feelings of inadequacy. A pivotal moment occurs when Jane hires a washerwoman, Mrs. Partridge, whose own hardships and resilience starkly contrast with Jane's complaints, prompting Jane to reflect on her own attitude towards her struggles. This encounter sets the stage for a broader exploration of women's experiences and the societal expectations placed upon them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWomen -- Fiction
653 _aWomen -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4617
999 _c46663
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