Ginger-Snaps by Fanny Fern
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| Author | Fern, Fanny, 1811-1872 |
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| Title | Ginger-Snaps |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Dinner-parties -- The bride's new house -- The happy lot of a sexton -- Literary aspirants -- What shall we do for the little children on Sunday? -- My house in the country -- Why wear mourning? -- "Delightful men" -- Choosing presents -- A bid for an editorship -- A sermon to Plymouth pulpit -- Female clerks -- Blue Monday -- The fly in the ointment -- Woman's millennium -- English notions about women -- Rag-tag and bob-tail fashions -- Some hints to editors -- Help for the helpful -- Women on the platform -- Poverty and independence -- The history of the late war -- Two kinds of women -- Sunday morning -- Justice for clergymen -- The old maid of the period -- The nurse of the period -- A look backward -- Varieties of human nature -- "A good mistress always makes a good servant" -- The mother-touch -- Some gossip about myself -- Hospitality -- Woman and her watch -- "My doctor" -- A woman at a lecture -- Can't be suited -- Autograph-hunters -- The etiquette of hotel piazzas -- Old Stockbridge in Massachusetts -- Sunday in the village -- Sick in the village -- Men and their clothes -- Notes from Plymouth Rock -- No beaux anywhere -- Daniel Webster's home -- A trip to Richmond -- The coming landlord -- Out on the end of Cape Ann -- Country diet -- From my seat on the rocks -- Wishings and longings -- A transition state -- What Mary thought of John -- Travel-spoiled Americans -- Life's illusions -- Jack Simpkins -- Biding the Lord's time -- One sort of fool -- The first baby. |
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| Summary | "Ginger-Snaps" by Fanny Fern is a collection of essays and social commentary written in the late 19th century. The book explores various themes related to women's experiences and societal issues, often employing wit and a keen eye for the quirks of society. Through her sharp observations, the author delves into topics such as the challenges of domestic life, the treatment of women in social settings, and the general expectations placed upon them. The opening portion introduces readers to Fern's humor and critical insights, starting with a charming preface that sets the tone for the essays. The first essay, "Dinner-Parties," critiques the elaborate social conventions surrounding such gatherings, highlighting the discomfort and unspoken sentiments among attendees. Fern paints a vivid picture of the often false cheerful interactions at these events, revealing the struggle between societal obligations and genuine human connection. The detailed descriptions and relatable scenarios lay the groundwork for her broader commentary on the roles and expectations of women, inviting readers to engage with her reflections on their own experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American essays -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40504 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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