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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aPhillips, David Graham,
_d1867-1911
245 1 4 _aThe Social Secretary
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-09
508 _aProduced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Social Secretary" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Augusta Talltowers, who begins her career as a social secretary in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of high society and the personal struggles that come along with it. The narrative touches on themes of ambition, independence, and the societal expectations placed upon women during that era. At the start of the novel, Augusta is preparing to embark on her new role as a social secretary, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Her interactions with Jim, a persistent suitor, reveal her struggle with societal pressures regarding marriage and her desire for personal fulfillment. As she arrives at her new position with the Burkes, Augusta quickly realizes that she must balance the demands of her job while also navigating the intricate social dynamics of Washington society, which are influenced by ambition and the quest for prominence, both personally and politically. The opening sets up a rich exploration of relationships, societal norms, and personal aspirations that promises to engage readers as they follow Augusta's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aLove stories
653 _aWashington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aSeymour, Ralph Fletcher,
_d1876-1966
700 1 _aUnderwood, Clarence F.,
_d1871-1929
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55719
999 _c96550
_d96550