Courtship and Marriage, and the Gentle Art of Home-Making by Annie S. Swan

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Author Swan, Annie S., 1859-1943
Title Courtship and Marriage, and the Gentle Art of Home-Making
Note Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Delphine Lettau, Stephanie Kovalchik, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Courtship and Marriage, and the Gentle Art of Home-Making" by Annie S. Swan is a guidebook on the intricacies of love, marriage, and home life written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the processes of love and courtship, outlining the expectations and duties of both partners in a marriage, primarily from a woman's perspective. Through the opening chapters, the author emphasizes the enduring importance of traditional values in relationships and the significance of nurturing and managing a home. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the concept of courtship as a serious yet often overlooked phase of life, and stresses its potential to shape human character and relationships. The text explores various types of suitors and how their approaches to courting differ, while also discussing the qualities that men and women should aspire to in each other. Swan reflects on the responsibilities of both partners after marriage, touching upon the challenges of daily life and the importance of mutual support and understanding in creating a successful and harmonious home. Through her thoughtful prose, the author sets the stage for an exploration of the roles and expectations tied to marriage and domestic life in her era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoC Class TX: Technology: Home economics
Subject Family life
Subject Home economics
Subject Marriage
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EBook-No. 35963
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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