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100	1		_aBirmingham, George A., _d1865-1950
245	1	0	_aLady Bountiful
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2008-01-23
505	0		_aLady Bountiful -- The strike breaker -- The faculty of medicine -- A lunatic at large -- The bands of Ballyguttery -- Starting the train -- Unlawful possession -- A soul for a life -- A bird in hand -- The emerald pendant -- Settled out of court -- A competent mechanic -- My niece Kitty -- A royal marriage -- Aunt Nell.
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"Lady Bountiful" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the social dynamics of a village in the west of Ireland, showcasing the life of Lady Corless, formerly Bridie Malone, a cook who unexpectedly marries an older baronet, Sir Tony Corless. Despite her humble beginnings, she navigates her new role with pragmatism and a fresh approach to traditional hierarchical norms, leading to significant changes in her community. At the start of the story, readers are introduced to the unique social attitudes of Irish society, particularly focusing on the marriage of Sir Tony to Bridie, which caused much gossip and shifted social standings. Through their domestic life at Castle Affey, we see Lady Corless taking charge not only of the household but also of the local economy by employing her relatives who then receive unemployment pay, leading to unexpected prosperity in the village. This innovative use of a government scheme indicates her practical nature and transforms her into a pivotal character within her community, while her husband enjoys a carefree life thanks to her management. The stage is set for a humorous examination of class, gender, and society in Ireland during a time of change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aShort stories, Irish
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24155
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