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Title: The diary of Delia : Being a veracious chronicle of the kitchen, with some side-lights on the parlour
Note: Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Barry Abrahamsen, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Diary of Delia: Being a Veracious Chronicle of the Kitchen" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in a domestic setting and presents itself through the eyes of Delia O'Mally, a working-class kitchen maid navigating her life and the eccentricities of the family she serves. With a blend of humor and realism, the book likely explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the struggles of domestic life. The opening of "The Diary of Delia" introduces us to Delia as she goes about her morning routine in the household of the Wolley family. We witness her interactions with the various family members, each characterized by their own quirks, particularly Mr. John, whose lack of appreciation for her hard work frustrates her. The initial chapters showcase Delia's strong personality and her conflicts arising from the family's demands, particularly regarding breakfast and her responsibilities. Through Delia's voice, filled with wit and a touch of Irish charm, the reader is drawn into her day-to-day experiences as she contemplates her worth and the dynamics of the household, setting the stage for her further adventures and thoughts on finding her place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Watanna, Onoto, 1875-1954
Illustrator: Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949
EBook No.: 61238
Published: Jan 25, 2020
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Diary fiction
Subject: Household employees -- Fiction
Subject: Canadian fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The diary of Delia : Being a veracious chronicle of the kitchen, with some side-lights on the parlour
Note: Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Barry Abrahamsen, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Diary of Delia: Being a Veracious Chronicle of the Kitchen" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in a domestic setting and presents itself through the eyes of Delia O'Mally, a working-class kitchen maid navigating her life and the eccentricities of the family she serves. With a blend of humor and realism, the book likely explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the struggles of domestic life. The opening of "The Diary of Delia" introduces us to Delia as she goes about her morning routine in the household of the Wolley family. We witness her interactions with the various family members, each characterized by their own quirks, particularly Mr. John, whose lack of appreciation for her hard work frustrates her. The initial chapters showcase Delia's strong personality and her conflicts arising from the family's demands, particularly regarding breakfast and her responsibilities. Through Delia's voice, filled with wit and a touch of Irish charm, the reader is drawn into her day-to-day experiences as she contemplates her worth and the dynamics of the household, setting the stage for her further adventures and thoughts on finding her place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Watanna, Onoto, 1875-1954
Illustrator: Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949
EBook No.: 61238
Published: Jan 25, 2020
Downloads: 86
Language: English
Subject: Diary fiction
Subject: Household employees -- Fiction
Subject: Canadian fiction -- 20th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.