Household Papers and Stories by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
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| Title | Household Papers and Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Household Papers and Stories" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a collection of essays and stories written in the late 19th century. The work reflects on domestic life, the intricacies of housekeeping, and the essence of creating a home, interwoven with Stowe's candid observations and humor. Through her narratives, Stowe offers insights into the roles of women and the expectations of family life during her time. The opening of the book introduces a character, Christopher Crowfield, as he navigates the challenges and humorous predicaments that arise when his wife decides to purchase a new carpet for their home. Crowfield's internal monologue reveals his discomfort with change, as he reminisces about the joys of their lived-in, cozy parlor and the inevitable alterations that come with new furnishings. As he reflects on the chaos brought about by his wife's desire for modernity and order, the piece sets the tone for Stowe's exploration of the contrast between homemaking and housekeeping, emphasizing the importance of warmth, nostalgia, and authenticity in the domestic sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Home economics -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 31217 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 172 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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