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100	1		_aHopper, James, _d1876-1956
245	1	4	_aThe Trimming of Goosie
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-07-05
508			_aProduced by David Edwards, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"The Trimming of Goosie" by James Hopper is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Charles-Norton Sims, affectionately called Goosie, as he navigates the inconsistencies between his aspirations for freedom and the demands of domestic life with his wife, Dolly. The opening chapters set the stage for Goosie's internal struggles as he grapples with awkwardness, unexpected changes, and peculiar physical developments that complicate his sense of identity. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Goosie's morning routine, which includes a series of comical moments involving his calisthenics and his wife's innocent curiosity. As he heads out into the world, he becomes aware of a peculiar "flapping" behavior emerging within him, which he associates with a yearning for rebellion from his mundane life. The narrative unfolds with Goosie's reflections on his past, the emergence of wings from his shoulders, and the tension between expectation and reality that threatens his relationship with Dolly. This delightful blend of humor and introspection invites readers to consider the complexities of love, identity, and the desire for freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMarried people -- United States -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29319
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