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100 1 _aVictor, Frances Fuller,
_d1826-1902
245 1 4 _aThe New Penelope, and Other Stories and Poems
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
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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500 _aRelease date is 2006-09-22
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries)
520 _a"The New Penelope" by Frances Fuller Victor is a collection of stories and poems written in the late 19th century. The work features sketches of life along the Pacific Coast, particularly highlighting the experiences and challenges faced in pioneer life. The title story introduces Mrs. Anna Greyfield, who navigates her identity and relationships amidst the trials of her past, particularly focusing on her marriages and the societal view of women during that period. The opening of "The New Penelope" establishes a deep narrative voice that reflects on the complexities of womanhood, particularly in the context of the American frontier. It begins with the protagonist, who expresses a fascination with the narratives of women, revealing her strong inclination to understand their individual experiences as a means to uncover collective truths about their societal roles. As Mrs. Greyfield recounts her life story, she delves into her emotional and physical struggles, starting with her marriage and subsequent trials, including the challenges of motherhood, societal expectations, and personal trauma. The narrative employs a rich, introspective style that invites readers to empathize with her struggles and resilience, setting the stage for a broader commentary on the feminine experience amid the harsh realities of pioneer life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPacific Coast (U.S.) -- Social life and customs
653 _aNorthwest Coast of North America -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19357
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