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Cutting, Mary Stewart
1851
1924
Cutting, Mary Stewart Doubleday
Little Stories of Married Life
Their second marriage -- A good dinner -- The strength of ten -- In the reign of Quintilia -- The happiest time -- In the married quarters -- Mrs. Atwood's outer raiment -- Fairy gold -- A matrimonial episode -- Not a sad story -- Wings.
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"Little Stories of Married Life" by Mary Stewart Cutting is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives revolve around the complexities and nuances of married life, exploring themes of love, communication, and domestic responsibilities. Each story portrays different couples, with a focus on their interactions and emotional struggles within the context of marriage, revealing both the trials and joys they experience. At the start of the collection, we meet Ethel and Henry Waring, who are on the cusp of celebrating their wedding anniversary. Ethel is eager for Henry to recall the significance of the day, which he initially forgets amidst the bustle of daily life. As the story unfolds, Ethel's longing for recognition and a romantic celebration contrasts with Henry's obliviousness, setting the stage for an exploration of unspoken expectations in their relationship. Ethel's emotional journey from disappointment to joy highlights the importance of understanding and communication in marriage, laying the groundwork for the themes that will be further developed throughout the stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Married people -- United States -- Fiction
Domestic fiction, American
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Novels
Category: British Literature
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