The Chimney-Corner by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
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| Title | The Chimney-Corner |
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| Summary | "The Chimney-Corner" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. This narrative likely explores the complexities of women's roles in society, focusing particularly on the challenges they face amid evolving societal expectations. Key characters include Christopher Crowfield, who grapples with the plight of women seeking meaningful work and stable livelihoods, reflecting on the broader social issues of gender and employment. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Christopher and his wife as they engage in a discussion about a struggling young woman seeking assistance. The woman, who has lost her fiancé and now bears the burden of providing for her family, embodies the struggles faced by many women of the time. The dialogue between Christopher and his wife reveals their compassion and earnestness as they contemplate how to help her amid the rigid societal conventions and prejudices that limit women’s opportunities. Their conversation expands into a broader examination of the roles of women in society, raising critical questions about work, respectability, and dignity within the domestic sphere. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions |
| Subject | Women -- Social conditions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 45415 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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