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Title: Mrs. Gurney's apology : In justification of Mrs. ——'s friendship
Original Publication: United States: William Brotherhead, 1860.
Credits: Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Mrs. Gurney's Apology: In Justification of Mrs. ——'s Friendship" by Gurney" is a poignant letter-like narrative written during the mid-19th century, reflecting the conflicts of personal happiness against societal expectations. The book delves into themes of love, marriage, and the significance of personal autonomy, as the protagonist grapples with her decision to leave her husband for a love that defies the conventions of her time. Through this work, the author addresses the complexities of human relationships and the societal judgments that often accompany them. In the letter, Mary Gurney articulates her inner turmoil as she communicates with a dear friend, revealing the circumstances surrounding her controversial choices. Gurney reflects on her unhappy marriage and the oppressive nature of social conventions that dictated her life. Choosing to follow her heart leads her to engage in a passionate relationship with a man of lower social standing, which she believes to be her true love. Throughout the narrative, Gurney examines themes of personal freedom, the hypocrisy of societal norms, and the real-life consequences of love and marriage. Ultimately, her journey is a declaration of self-identity and the pursuit of authentic happiness, challenging the reader to consider the costs of societal approval versus true emotional fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gurney, Mary Jary, 1829-1872
EBook No.: 70275
Published: Mar 12, 2023
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Desertion and non-support
Subject: Gurney, Mary Jary, 1829-1872
Subject: Gurney family
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Mrs. Gurney's apology : In justification of Mrs. ——'s friendship
Original Publication: United States: William Brotherhead, 1860.
Credits: Bob Taylor, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Mrs. Gurney's Apology: In Justification of Mrs. ——'s Friendship" by Gurney" is a poignant letter-like narrative written during the mid-19th century, reflecting the conflicts of personal happiness against societal expectations. The book delves into themes of love, marriage, and the significance of personal autonomy, as the protagonist grapples with her decision to leave her husband for a love that defies the conventions of her time. Through this work, the author addresses the complexities of human relationships and the societal judgments that often accompany them. In the letter, Mary Gurney articulates her inner turmoil as she communicates with a dear friend, revealing the circumstances surrounding her controversial choices. Gurney reflects on her unhappy marriage and the oppressive nature of social conventions that dictated her life. Choosing to follow her heart leads her to engage in a passionate relationship with a man of lower social standing, which she believes to be her true love. Throughout the narrative, Gurney examines themes of personal freedom, the hypocrisy of societal norms, and the real-life consequences of love and marriage. Ultimately, her journey is a declaration of self-identity and the pursuit of authentic happiness, challenging the reader to consider the costs of societal approval versus true emotional fulfillment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Gurney, Mary Jary, 1829-1872
EBook No.: 70275
Published: Mar 12, 2023
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Women -- Social and moral questions
Subject: Desertion and non-support
Subject: Gurney, Mary Jary, 1829-1872
Subject: Gurney family
LoCC: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.