What a Young Husband Ought to Know

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stall, Sylvanus, 1847-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"What a Young Husband Ought to Know" by Sylvanus Stall is a guidebook that addresses the responsibilities and knowledge a young man should acquire regarding marriage, written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the principles of love, marriage, and family life, emphasizing the importance of responsible partnership and the nurturing of familial bonds. It serves as a resource for young husbands to prepare for their roles within a marriage and as contributors to family life. At the start of the book, the author emphasizes that entering into marriage is a significant transition filled with new responsibilities and opportunities for happiness. Stall explains how love transforms individuals and their priorities, shifting from self-centric living to caring for one's partner and future family. He addresses the complexities of marital relationships, discussing the essential foundations such as mutual respect, understanding of gender differences, and the emotional obligations that come with becoming a husband. The opening portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the dynamics of marriage, the spiritual and physical aspects of love, and the integral roles of husband and wife in maintaining a harmonious family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Malcolm Farmer, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 54.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-09-29