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100 1 _aGibbs, Philip,
_d1877-1962
245 1 4 _aThe Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life
246 1 _aThe 8th Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-05-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger, from page images generously provided by Google Books
520 _a"The Eighth Year: A Vital Problem of Married Life" by Philip Gibbs is a sociological exploration written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the critical eighth year of marriage, suggesting it is a time when many couples face significant challenges that can lead to relationship breakdowns, particularly in the middle class. Gibbs delves into the dynamics of marital relationships, addressing various factors that contribute to this crisis, including emotional detachment, societal pressures, and the contrast between romantic ideals and harsh realities. The opening of the book introduces the idea that the eighth year of marriage is particularly perilous, citing historical observations and statistical data regarding divorces during this time. It outlines how the initial romance of young couples often leads to disillusionment as they begin to recognize each other's flaws, leading to conflicts and dissatisfaction. The text presents vivid descriptions of a couple's progression from deep love to mundane routine, illustrating their emotional struggles and the societal expectations that contribute to the deterioration of their union. Gibbs sets the stage for a deeper discussion on the psychological and social factors impacting marriage, emphasizing that understanding these dynamics is vital for navigating married life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51926
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