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LoC No.: 06006122

Title: Paste Jewels

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The emancipation of Thaddeus -- Mr. Bradley's jewel -- Unexpected pomp at the Perkins's -- An object-lesson -- The Christmas gift of Thaddeus -- A strange banquet -- Jane.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1897 Harper and Brothers edition by David Price

Summary: "Paste Jewels" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of the Perkins family, particularly focusing on Thaddeus and his wife Bessie, as they navigate the complexities of managing a household with various domestic staff. The tales unfold in a light-hearted manner, addressing the quirks and trials involved in domestic life, and capturing the amusing dynamics between the couple and their servants. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Thaddeus and Bessie Perkins as they begin their married life together, filled with romance and optimism. However, the opening portion quickly establishes the comic tension arising from their adjustment to marital life, largely influenced by their household staff. Thaddeus is characterized by his amiable nature, while Bessie proves to be practical and resourceful. The reader witnesses their humorous challenges managing the eccentricities of their cook, Ellen, and the other servants, while also witnessing a blend of affection and exasperation that encapsulates their relationship. Themes of domesticity, social roles, and the comical miscommunications of everyday life set the stage for the ensuing stories in this charming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922

EBook No.: 4930

Published: Nov 20, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Married people -- United States -- Fiction

Subject: Domestic fiction, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:4930:2 2004-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Bangs, John Kendrick en urn:lccn:06006122 1
2024-11-10T07:02:09Z Paste Jewels

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06006122

Title: Paste Jewels

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The emancipation of Thaddeus -- Mr. Bradley's jewel -- Unexpected pomp at the Perkins's -- An object-lesson -- The Christmas gift of Thaddeus -- A strange banquet -- Jane.

Credits: Transcribed from the 1897 Harper and Brothers edition by David Price

Summary: "Paste Jewels" by John Kendrick Bangs is a collection of humorous short stories written during the late 19th century. The book delves into the lives of the Perkins family, particularly focusing on Thaddeus and his wife Bessie, as they navigate the complexities of managing a household with various domestic staff. The tales unfold in a light-hearted manner, addressing the quirks and trials involved in domestic life, and capturing the amusing dynamics between the couple and their servants. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to Thaddeus and Bessie Perkins as they begin their married life together, filled with romance and optimism. However, the opening portion quickly establishes the comic tension arising from their adjustment to marital life, largely influenced by their household staff. Thaddeus is characterized by his amiable nature, while Bessie proves to be practical and resourceful. The reader witnesses their humorous challenges managing the eccentricities of their cook, Ellen, and the other servants, while also witnessing a blend of affection and exasperation that encapsulates their relationship. Themes of domesticity, social roles, and the comical miscommunications of everyday life set the stage for the ensuing stories in this charming narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922

EBook No.: 4930

Published: Nov 20, 2004

Downloads: 87

Language: English

Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Married people -- United States -- Fiction

Subject: Domestic fiction, American

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:4930:3 2004-11-20T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Bangs, John Kendrick en urn:lccn:06006122 1