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Title: The Social Secretary

Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Social Secretary" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Augusta Talltowers, who begins her career as a social secretary in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of high society and the personal struggles that come along with it. The narrative touches on themes of ambition, independence, and the societal expectations placed upon women during that era. At the start of the novel, Augusta is preparing to embark on her new role as a social secretary, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Her interactions with Jim, a persistent suitor, reveal her struggle with societal pressures regarding marriage and her desire for personal fulfillment. As she arrives at her new position with the Burkes, Augusta quickly realizes that she must balance the demands of her job while also navigating the intricate social dynamics of Washington society, which are influenced by ambition and the quest for prominence, both personally and politically. The opening sets up a rich exploration of relationships, societal norms, and personal aspirations that promises to engage readers as they follow Augusta's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911

Illustrator: Seymour, Ralph Fletcher, 1876-1966

Illustrator: Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929

EBook No.: 55719

Published: Oct 9, 2017

Downloads: 51

Language: English

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Love stories

Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Social Secretary

Note: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Social Secretary" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character Augusta Talltowers, who begins her career as a social secretary in Washington, D.C., navigating the complexities of high society and the personal struggles that come along with it. The narrative touches on themes of ambition, independence, and the societal expectations placed upon women during that era. At the start of the novel, Augusta is preparing to embark on her new role as a social secretary, feeling a mix of excitement and uncertainty. Her interactions with Jim, a persistent suitor, reveal her struggle with societal pressures regarding marriage and her desire for personal fulfillment. As she arrives at her new position with the Burkes, Augusta quickly realizes that she must balance the demands of her job while also navigating the intricate social dynamics of Washington society, which are influenced by ambition and the quest for prominence, both personally and politically. The opening sets up a rich exploration of relationships, societal norms, and personal aspirations that promises to engage readers as they follow Augusta's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911

Illustrator: Seymour, Ralph Fletcher, 1876-1966

Illustrator: Underwood, Clarence F., 1871-1929

EBook No.: 55719

Published: Oct 9, 2017

Downloads: 51

Language: English

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Love stories

Subject: Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.