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100 1 _aHowells, William Dean,
_d1837-1920
245 1 0 _aSuburban Sketches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
505 0 _aMrs. Johnson -- Doorstep acquaintance -- A pedestrian tour -- By horse-car to Boston -- A day's pleasure -- A romance of real life -- Scene -- Jubilee days -- Some lessons from the school of morals -- Flitting.
508 _aProduced by Olaf Voss, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Suburban Sketches" by William Dean Howells is a collection of observational essays and sketches written during the late 19th century. The work offers a vivid portrayal of life in the suburbs, reflecting on the dynamics between city and country living, as well as the characters who inhabit these spaces. The opening portion introduces various characters and settings, particularly focusing on the experiences of a family living in Charlesbridge as they navigate the challenges and pleasures of suburban existence. The opening of "Suburban Sketches" sets the scene with a portrayal of the family’s initial move to their new home during a peculiar New England spring, blending snow and rain amidst the verdant landscape. The narrative is rich with details of their domestic lives, the picturesque yet chaotic suburb, and the trials of finding suitable help, as illustrated through their complex relationship with their servant, Mrs. Johnson. With humor and poignancy, Howell explores themes of social class, race, and the nuances of everyday life in a suburban setting, highlighting the contrasts and connections between different societal groups. The piece also examines the character of Mrs. Johnson, a cook with a storied past and an endearing personality, establishing her as a significant figure in the household and the fabric of suburban living. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aSuburban life -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7141
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