The schoolmaster's trunk, containing papers on home-life in Tweenit by Diaz

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Author Diaz, Abby Morton, 1821-1904
Title The schoolmaster's trunk, containing papers on home-life in Tweenit
Original Publication United States: James R. Osgood and Company,1874,pubdate 1875.
Note Reading ease score: 72.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Schoolmaster's Trunk, Containing Papers on Home-Life in Tweenit" by Mrs. A. M. Diaz is a social commentary written in the late 19th century. This work explores the everyday life and struggles of women in a rural village context, particularly focusing on their roles and the cultural expectations surrounding domestic work. The writing presents a protagonist, a schoolmaster, who observes the lives of the village women, prompting reflections on their labor and societal norms. The opening of the narrative introduces the schoolmaster's critical viewpoint on the obsession with culinary duties, particularly the making of pies, which he sees as detrimental to the well-being and freedom of women like Mrs. Fennel. Through his observations and interactions, he highlights the exhausting cycle of household chores that consume the lives of these women, limiting their time for personal growth and intellectual pursuits. As he grapples with the societal expectations placed on women, the schoolmaster contemplates writing an "Appeal to Women," intending to spark a conversation about the necessity and change of these entrenched norms. This sets the stage for a deeper exploration of gender roles, domesticity, and the quest for liberation within the quaint yet restrictive village of Tweenit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 68812
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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