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_aFrancis, Samuel W. _q(Samuel Ward), _d1835-1886 |
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_aA Christmas Story : _bMan in His Element: or, A New Way to Keep House |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2006-07-06 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) | ||
| 520 | _a"A Christmas Story" by Samuel W. Francis is a humorous narrative published in the mid-19th century. This book blends elements of comedy and domestic life as it explores the themes of housekeeping and gender roles during a time when such responsibilities were traditionally assigned to women. The story revolves around the contrasts between a bachelor’s views and the challenges faced by a woman managing a household. The narrative follows two main characters, William d'Aubrey and his widowed sister, Mary. The plot begins with Mary expressing her frustration over the difficulties of managing the household and the unpredictable nature of their servants. In a playful agreement, William proposes to take over the housekeeping duties for a brief period, believing he can simplify their domestic life. As he implements his own methods, he finds humor in the peculiarities of servant dynamics and the domestic sphere, leading to a series of amusing interactions and revelations. The story ultimately examines the social expectations of the time, showcasing the absurdities of both male and female approaches to domestic management. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aShort stories | ||
| 653 | _aSiblings -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aHousekeeping -- Fiction | ||
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