The Eternal Feminine

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wells, Carolyn, 1862-1942

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Eternal Feminine" by Carolyn Wells is a collection of humorous short stories written in the early 20th century. This lighthearted book focuses on the experiences and eccentricities of various female characters navigating everyday life in a modernizing society. It explores themes of fashion, relationships, and the social expectations of women during this time period. The stories feature a range of amusing scenarios involving characters such as a flustered dressmaker, a quirky bank teller, and a hapless milkmaid, all of whom embody the comedic essence of the era's societal norms. Through witty dialogue and situational humor, Wells paints an entertaining picture of the challenges and absurdities faced by women, reflecting on their desires and disappointments with charm and levity. The narrative invites readers to empathize with the characters while enjoying the playful critique of contemporary feminine roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

At the lost-and-found desk

Tootie at the bank

The dressmaker in the house

The night before Christmas

A new recruit

Shopping for postage stamps

At the bridge table

She goes shopping

A quiet afternoon

Taking care of uncle

In the department store

The housewife's helper

Mrs. Lester's hoblette

At the cooking class

Æsop up to date: the milkmaid and her pail of milk.

Credits:

Produced by Mardi Desjardins, Cindy Beyer, RCool and the Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.

Release date is 2014-12-08