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100 1 _aHolland, J. G.
_q(Josiah Gilbert),
_d1819-1881
245 1 4 _aThe Mistress of the Manse
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
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-29
505 0 _aPrelude -- Love's experiments -- Love's philosophies -- Love's consummations.
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Mistress of the Manse" by J. G. Holland is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing the complexities of love and domestic life in a pastoral setting. The narrative centers on the lives of Mildred and Philip, a newlywed couple navigating their roles as husband and wife amid the expectations of their community and the broader societal changes of their time. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Philip and Mildred as they arrive at their new home, the Manse. In a series of vivid and hopeful reflections, Philip shows Mildred around their humble yet charming abode, emphasizing the significance of their shared life. Their domestic bliss is portrayed through poetic descriptions of their surroundings and their plans for a future filled with love, companionship, and possibly children. Amid the couple's initial joys, Mildred grapples with her own insecurities and societal perceptions that come with being a pastor's wife, foreshadowing the tensions that arise from her desire for individuality and growth alongside her husband's aspirations. This setup lays the groundwork for exploring themes of love, gender roles, and the connection between personal ideals and communal expectations as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPoetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13052
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