Project Gutenberg 2005-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 158 Herrick, Robert 1868 1938 Herrick, Robert Welch Together Produced by Susan Skinner, Eric Eldred, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Together" by Robert Herrick is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The book begins with the wedding ceremony of Isabelle and John, exploring the complex emotions and thoughts of the bride as she transitions from her past to her new life. The opening captures the tension between tradition and individual aspirations, hinting at deeper issues of identity, intimacy, and societal expectations in the context of marriage. At the start of the novel, the scene unfolds in a chapel where Isabelle prepares to marry John. As she stands before the minister, her mind drifts between the solemnity of the moment and the impending changes in her life. Although she is physically present, she feels a sense of detachment from those around her, especially from John, whom she suddenly perceives as a stranger. The narrative conveys her reflections on the vows being exchanged, the meaning of fidelity, and her father's emotional farewell. Following the ceremony, the focus shifts to the reception, where the festivities begin, contrasting the gravity of the nuptials with the light chatter of guests. However, even amidst the celebration, Isabelle grapples with the reality that marriage is not merely a ceremony but a complex union that might bring unexpected challenges. The opening portion sets the stage for exploring themes of love, expectation, and personal fulfillment in the private and public spheres of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Marriage -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels 1165372 2025-08-04T04:45:53.746262 text/html 1165193 2025-01-11T02:22:04.193750 text/html 498444 2025-08-04T04:46:06.182715 application/epub+zip 517470 2025-08-04T04:45:55.987772 application/epub+zip 517470 2025-08-04T04:45:54.658785 application/epub+zip 857410 2025-08-04T04:46:14.705644 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 774132 2025-08-04T04:46:05.255711 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 752575 2022-09-04T09:03:19.458294 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1069687 2025-08-04T04:45:52.934292 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 1069514 2012-10-19T22:11:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17343 2025-08-04T04:46:14.839638 application/rdf+xml 8236 2025-08-04T04:45:55.152763 image/jpeg 2315 2025-08-04T04:45:54.907734 image/jpeg 412179 2012-10-19T22:16:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 488432 2025-08-04T04:45:53.833261 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