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Set in 1865, this work explores the impact of consumerism on domestic life through the eyes of Christopher Crowfield. The narrative begins with the introduction of a new carpet, symbolizing the shift towards materialism among the Northern middle class. Stowe critiques this trend by contrasting the unused, lavish parlor with the warmth of the well-loved library. The series includes essays on home economics, the nature of a home, and the role of servants, providing a rich commentary on societal values during wartime.
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House and Home Papers (LARGE PRINT EDITION), Harriet Beecher Stowe
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- House and Home Papers (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 338
- ISBN13
- 9781169851054
- Description
- Set in 1865, this work explores the impact of consumerism on domestic life through the eyes of Christopher Crowfield. The narrative begins with the introduction of a new carpet, symbolizing the shift towards materialism among the Northern middle class. Stowe critiques this trend by contrasting the unused, lavish parlor with the warmth of the well-loved library. The series includes essays on home economics, the nature of a home, and the role of servants, providing a rich commentary on societal values during wartime.