Widows grave and otherwise by Cora D. Willmarth and A. F. Willmarth
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"Widows Grave and Otherwise" by Cora D. Willmarth and A. F. Willmarth is a collection of humorous observations and reflections on widowhood that was compiled and published in the early 20th century. This book explores various sentiments associated with being a widow, presenting quotes, proverbs, and witty anecdotes that highlight societal attitudes towards widows and marriage. The likely topic revolves around the complexities, ironies, and sometimes the jocular perceptions of widows in
society. The format of the book consists of daily entries, offering a playful and often satirical look at the nuances of widowhood through the months of the year. Each entry features a quirky quote or humorous reflection that sheds light on the cultural stereotypes of widows, their relationships, and the societal expectations they face. Through its clever use of humor, the book provides insight into how society viewed married and widowed women, emphasizing the freedom, challenges, and double standards they encountered. It cleverly juxtaposes lightheartedness with deeper societal nuances, making it an enjoyable read for anyone intrigued by social commentary on marriage and widowhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Compiler | Willmarth, Cora D., 1862-1913 |
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| Illustrator | Willmarth, A. F., 1850-1938 |
| Title | Widows grave and otherwise |
| Original Publication | United States: Paul Elder and Company, 1903. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PN: Language and Literatures: Literature: General, Criticism, Collections |
| Subject | Quotations |
| Subject | Widows |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71235 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-71235-2 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 313 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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