Divers Women by Pansy and Mrs. C. M. Livingston

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Author Pansy, 1841-1930
Author Livingston, C. M., Mrs.
Title Divers Women
Note Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Sunday fractures -- New nerves -- "Huldy" -- Where he spent Christmas -- Vida -- How a woman was converted to missions -- Mrs. Lewis' book -- Buckwheat cakes -- Faith and gasoline -- Benjamin's wife.
Credits Produced by Roy Brown
Summary "Divers Women" by Pansy and Mrs. C. M. Livingston is a collection of character-driven narratives written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the lives of various women, exploring their moral challenges, social settings, and personal growth within a Christian framework. The opening chapters introduce readers to an elegant church setting and a pastor's fervent sermon, reflecting on the juxtaposition between religious convictions and the behaviors of the congregation. The opening of "Divers Women" sets the stage in a modern church filled with wealth and superficiality, revealing a congregation preoccupied with their social lives rather than the spiritual message being shared. Through the first chapter, we witness the contrasting reactions of members to a sermon that challenges their complacency and emphasizes the importance of genuine faith and vigilance in daily life. In subsequent chapters, as the narrative expands to different households, we see how similar themes of moral struggle and societal expectation play out in the personal lives of the women, particularly highlighting their interactions with family and community while reflecting on their spiritual journeys. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Christian life -- Fiction
Subject Conduct of life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 17785
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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