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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aFrederic, Harold,
_d1856-1898
245 1 0 _aMrs Albert Grundy—Observations in Philistia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
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 2015-11-19
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Mrs Albert Grundy—Observations in Philistia" by Harold Frederic is a fictional work likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative introduces Mrs. Albert Grundy, a social matron representing a satirical take on the standards and behaviors of the British middle class, particularly focusing on the themes of respectability and propriety within her domestic sphere. The story reflects on the paradoxes and contradictions inherent in societal norms and expectations, especially as they relate to gender and class. At the start of the story, we are presented with a glimpse into the life of Mrs. Grundy and her family in their home, "Fernbank." The opening details her preoccupation with maintaining a respectable household, her reluctance towards contemporary literature deemed inappropriate for her daughters, and her thoughts on a recent scandal surrounding a novel written by a controversial author. The narrative relocates to a dinner party with various guests, revealing a tension between social aspirations and the mundane realities of life, showcasing the trivialities of societal interactions and the intricacies of personal relationships. This opening serves to establish the tone of satire, hinting at deeper commentaries on the moral fabric of society as seen through the lens of a concerned mother and community figure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMiddle class -- England -- History -- 19th century -- Humor
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Humor
653 _aSocial classes -- England -- Humor
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50496
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