Mrs. Dud's Sister
The novel revolves around the life of a woman who marries into a wealthy family and struggles to adapt to their social status. She navigates complex relationships with her husband's relatives, particularly his sister, while trying to maintain her own identity and sense of self-worth. As she becomes increasingly entrenched in the family dynamics, she begins to question her own values and morals, leading to a crisis of conscience that threatens to upend her entire life. Throughout the novel, themes of class, social status, and personal identity are explored through the protagonist's experiences.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary · 6,894 words
First lines
They were having tea on the terrace. As Varian strolled up to the group he wished that Hunter could see the picture they made -- Hunter, who had not been in America for thirty years, and who had been so honestly surprised when Varian had spoken of Mrs. Dud's pretty maids -- she always had pretty ones, even to the cook's third assistant.
"Maids? Maids? It used to be 'help," he had protested. "You don't mean to say they have waitresses in Binghamville now?"
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction, Domestic Fiction
- Length: 6,894 words
- Structure: 1 section, 147 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and themes of nostalgia, identity, and the passage of time, typical of literary fiction.
- Romance — The narrative centers around the development of a romantic relationship, highlighting emotional connections and personal growth.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques social norms and class distinctions, particularly in the context of gender roles and societal expectations.
- Historical Fiction — The setting and character experiences reflect historical societal structures and cultural norms of the time.
Tags
American Literature · Novel · Short Story Collection · Feminist Themes · Sisterhood · Family Dynamics · Social Commentary · Marriage · Domesticity · Class Conflict · Regionalism · New England Setting