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100 1 _aWorthington, Elizabeth Strong,
_d1851-1916
245 1 4 _aThe Gentle Art of Cooking Wives
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-08-04
508 _aProduced by Markus Brenner, Irma Spehar and 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 Gentle Art of Cooking Wives" by Elizabeth Strong Worthington is a fictional work likely written in the late 19th century. The book unfolds with a playful satire on the social dynamics and expectations surrounding marriage and domestic life, particularly focusing on the roles of women as wives. The narrative captures a group of young women discussing the notion of "cooking" wives, a metaphorical exploration of how they might be prepared for and served in the institution of marriage, with humor and sharp wit. The opening portion introduces a lively gathering of young women as they navigate topics of their day, including the whimsical discussion of how to "cook" wives, inspired by an article they have heard of. Characters like Hilda, Prudence, and Nannie engage in spirited banter while contemplating their place in society, revealing their hopes, frustrations, and varying perspectives on love and relationships. Amidst the comic exchanges, we meet Nannie Branscome, a girl grappling with her identity and societal expectations, who likens her situation to seemingly absurd culinary metaphors. The blend of humor and a critical look at gender roles sets a compelling tone, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of marriage and individuality in a society rife with expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMarriage
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26187
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