Two Business Women
The story follows two women who are successful business owners and their journey to find balance between work and personal life. It explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the challenges faced by women in the corporate world. The book has received positive reviews for its relatable characters and insightful commentary on modern society.
By Gouverneur Morris · First published 1920 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Coming-of-Age · 11,397 words
First lines
They engaged themselves to be married when they were so young they couldn't tell anybody about it for fear of being laughed at; and if I mentioned their years to you, you would laugh at me. They thought they were full-grown, but they weren't even that. When they were finally married they couldn't either of them have worn the clothes they got engaged in. The day they got engaged they wore suits made of white woollen blankets, white knitted toques, and white knitted sashes. It was because they were dressed exactly alike that they first got excited about each other. And Cynthia said: "You look just like a snowman. " And G. G. -- which was his strange name -- said: "You look just like a snowbird."
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Two Business Women is listed on Textopian as a short story by Gouverneur Morris, dated 1920 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Gouverneur Morris
- Date: 1920 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Coming-of-Age, Literary Fiction, Social Commentary
- Length: 11,397 words
- Structure: 1 section, 232 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The central theme revolves around the romantic relationship between Cynthia and G. G., exploring their love and commitment despite challenges.
- Drama — The narrative includes emotional and dramatic elements, such as G. G.'s health struggles and the financial difficulties faced by his family.
- Coming-of-Age — The story follows the growth and maturation of the young protagonists as they navigate love, health, and financial independence.
- Literary Fiction — The writing style and character development focus on the inner lives and emotions of the characters, typical of literary fiction.
Tags
business · women · entrepreneurship · friendship · ambition · success · career · finance · leadership · challenges · relationships · empowerment