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 Project Gutenberg 2014-03-18 Public domain in the USA. 266 Fern, Fanny 1811 1872 Parton, Sara Payson Willis Willis, Grata Payson Fresh Leaves Produced by Fay Dunn, sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Fresh Leaves" by Fanny Fern is a collection of essays and stories written in the mid-19th century. This work reflects on various aspects of domestic life, gender roles, and societal expectations, often through the lens of the author's own experiences and observations. The collection features a range of characters and scenarios, providing insight into the challenges women face in a world dominated by male perspectives. The opening of "Fresh Leaves" begins with a detailed preface by the author, explaining her intentions for the book and inviting readers to explore her new stories, including a mix of lighthearted and serious themes. The first chapter introduces the Wade family, focusing on Mr. Wade, whose gruff demeanor contrasts with his wife's attempts to create a warm and welcoming home environment. As tensions rise in their household, particularly with the arrival of Mr. Doe, the story highlights the frustrations of domestic life and the burdens placed on women, setting the tone for the reflections and anecdotes that follow throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45172/45172-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories, American American essays -- 19th century PS Text Category: Novels Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies 558987 2025-07-18T09:36:00.010367 text/html 563157 2024-10-24T03:59:15 text/html 365419 2025-07-18T09:36:07.509374 application/epub+zip 370354 2025-07-18T09:36:01.374451 application/epub+zip 297362 2025-07-18T09:36:00.700376 application/epub+zip 558738 2025-07-18T09:36:12.543342 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 480953 2025-07-18T09:36:06.752334 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 408031 2022-09-20T15:42:19.450952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 491925 2025-07-18T09:35:59.218416 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 472119 2024-10-24T03:59:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17810 2025-07-18T09:36:12.674309 application/rdf+xml 21632 2025-07-18T09:36:00.795380 image/jpeg 2655 2025-07-18T09:36:00.748381 image/jpeg 338633 2025-07-18T09:36:00.054405 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia