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100 1 _aHerrick, Robert,
_d1868-1938
245 1 0 _aTogether
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-05-01
508 _aProduced by Susan Skinner, Eric Eldred, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Together" by Robert Herrick is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book begins with the wedding ceremony of Isabelle and John, exploring the complex emotions and thoughts of the bride as she transitions from her past to her new life. The opening captures the tension between tradition and individual aspirations, hinting at deeper issues of identity, intimacy, and societal expectations in the context of marriage. At the start of the novel, the scene unfolds in a chapel where Isabelle prepares to marry John. As she stands before the minister, her mind drifts between the solemnity of the moment and the impending changes in her life. Although she is physically present, she feels a sense of detachment from those around her, especially from John, whom she suddenly perceives as a stranger. The narrative conveys her reflections on the vows being exchanged, the meaning of fidelity, and her father's emotional farewell. Following the ceremony, the focus shifts to the reception, where the festivities begin, contrasting the gravity of the nuptials with the light chatter of guests. However, even amidst the celebration, Isabelle grapples with the reality that marriage is not merely a ceremony but a complex union that might bring unexpected challenges. The opening portion sets the stage for exploring themes of love, expectation, and personal fulfillment in the private and public spheres of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8134
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