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Barry, John D. (John Daniel)
1866
1942
Barry, John Daniel
Kirby, Rollin
1875
1952
Kirby, Rollin G.
03023053
The congressman's wife, a story of American politics
$aUnited States :$bThe Smart Set Publishing Co.,$c1903.
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"The Congressman’s Wife, A Story of American Politics" by John D. Barry is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the intricate world of American politics, focusing on the interplay between public life and private relationships, particularly through the lens of the titular character, Mrs. Douglas Briggs, and her husband, Congressman Briggs. The opening sets the stage for exploring themes of societal expectations, the pressures of political life, and the moral complexities that often accompany public service. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Congressman Douglas Briggs and his wife, Helen, as they prepare for a grand reception to celebrate moving into their new home in Washington, D.C. The atmosphere is lively, filled with discussions around the challenges of political life and the toll it takes on personal relationships. Through various interactions, including with fellow politicians and members of society, the narrative hints at the stress and demands that come with their roles in public life. As the opening unfolds, the reader is taken into the world of entertaining, the couple's struggles to maintain their home life amid political obligations, and the broader social dynamics at play, setting the stage for the moral dilemmas and conflicts that will likely arise as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/congressmanswife00barr/mode/2up
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1903
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Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Political fiction
Washington (D.C.) -- Fiction
Legislators' spouses -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
Category: Politics
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