| Author |
Ferber, Edna, 1885-1968 |
| LoC No. |
20008793
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| Title |
Half Portions
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
The maternal feminine -- April 25th, as usual -- Old lady Mandle -- You've got to be selfish -- Long distance -- Un morso doo pang -- One hundred per cent -- Farmer in the dell -- The dancing girls.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Aaron Reed and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Half Portions" by Edna Ferber is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces Aunt Sophy Decker, a middle-aged spinster and successful milliner in Chippewa, Wisconsin. It explores her life as she operates her hat shop, navigates family dynamics, and provides emotional support to her sisters and their families, all while reflecting on her own unfulfilled desires and giving nature. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Aunt Sophy as a character who embodies the challenges and virtues of single life. She is portrayed as a self-reliant businesswoman who caters to a diverse clientele, from fashionable women to working-class girls. The opening details her relationships with her married sisters, who often confide in her about their dissatisfaction with marriage and motherhood. Sophy, despite being perceived as a "poor aunt," exhibits a depth of understanding and tolerance that reflects her strength and resilience. The narrative sets the stage for a poignant exploration of womanhood, sacrifice, and the complexities of family relationships, hinting at Sophy's journey of self-discovery amid the expectations placed on her by her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14714 |
| Release Date |
Jan 17, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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