Project Gutenberg 2012-08-14 Public domain in the USA. 496 Fern, Fanny 1811 1872 Parton, Sara Payson Willis Willis, Grata Payson Ginger-Snaps Dinner-parties -- The bride's new house -- The happy lot of a sexton -- Literary aspirants -- What shall we do for the little children on Sunday? -- My house in the country -- Why wear mourning? -- "Delightful men" -- Choosing presents -- A bid for an editorship -- A sermon to Plymouth pulpit -- Female clerks -- Blue Monday -- The fly in the ointment -- Woman's millennium -- English notions about women -- Rag-tag and bob-tail fashions -- Some hints to editors -- Help for the helpful -- Women on the platform -- Poverty and independence -- The history of the late war -- Two kinds of women -- Sunday morning -- Justice for clergymen -- The old maid of the period -- The nurse of the period -- A look backward -- Varieties of human nature -- "A good mistress always makes a good servant" -- The mother-touch -- Some gossip about myself -- Hospitality -- Woman and her watch -- "My doctor" -- A woman at a lecture -- Can't be suited -- Autograph-hunters -- The etiquette of hotel piazzas -- Old Stockbridge in Massachusetts -- Sunday in the village -- Sick in the village -- Men and their clothes -- Notes from Plymouth Rock -- No beaux anywhere -- Daniel Webster's home -- A trip to Richmond -- The coming landlord -- Out on the end of Cape Ann -- Country diet -- From my seat on the rocks -- Wishings and longings -- A transition state -- What Mary thought of John -- Travel-spoiled Americans -- Life's illusions -- Jack Simpkins -- Biding the Lord's time -- One sort of fool -- The first baby. Produced by sp1nd, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ginger-Snaps" by Fanny Fern is a collection of essays and social commentary written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes related to women's experiences and societal issues, often employing wit and a keen eye for the quirks of society. Through her sharp observations, the author delves into topics such as the challenges of domestic life, the treatment of women in social settings, and the general expectations placed upon them. The opening portion introduces readers to Fern's humor and critical insights, starting with a charming preface that sets the tone for the essays. The first essay, "Dinner-Parties," critiques the elaborate social conventions surrounding such gatherings, highlighting the discomfort and unspoken sentiments among attendees. Fern paints a vivid picture of the often false cheerful interactions at these events, revealing the struggle between societal obligations and genuine human connection. The detailed descriptions and relatable scenarios lay the groundwork for her broader commentary on the roles and expectations of women, inviting readers to engage with her reflections on their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/40504/40504-h/images/title-page.jpg Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American essays -- 19th century PS Text Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 504289 2025-08-16T11:58:50.300321 text/html 481711 2024-10-23T10:11:13 text/html 337207 2025-08-16T11:58:57.959302 application/epub+zip 342573 2025-08-16T11:58:51.846295 application/epub+zip 341306 2025-08-16T11:58:51.089286 application/epub+zip 502517 2025-08-16T11:59:02.762225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 328012 2025-08-16T11:58:57.137286 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325560 2022-09-18T14:17:32.258335 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446692 2025-08-16T11:58:49.341306 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 426878 2024-10-23T10:11:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18119 2025-08-16T11:59:02.902224 application/rdf+xml 8132 2025-08-16T11:58:51.192298 image/jpeg 1624 2025-08-16T11:58:51.142280 image/jpeg 307722 2025-08-16T11:58:50.376302 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia