The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives (eBook)

Elizabeth Strong Worthington (Autor)

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2022
94 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654734535-0 (EAN)

Infos

Elizabeth Strong Worthington's 'The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives' is a thought-provoking exploration of the societal expectations placed on women in the 19th century. Through a series of vignettes, Worthington delves into the lives of various wives and their experiences in the kitchen, using culinary metaphors to highlight the challenges they face. Her writing style is elegant and engaging, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and poignant storytelling. The book serves as a poignant commentary on the limited roles available to women during this time period, shedding light on the oppressive nature of domesticity through a feminist lens. Worthington's work transcends traditional narratives of domestic life, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities of marriage and gender dynamics in the Victorian era. Elizabeth Strong Worthington's background as a women's rights advocate and amateur chef provides a unique insight into the themes explored in 'The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives'. Her passion for social justice and culinary arts shines through in this literary work, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative. I highly recommend this book to readers interested in feminist literature, historical fiction, and culinary history. Worthington's masterful storytelling and insightful commentary make 'The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives' a must-read for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on the lives of women in the 19th century.

Autor

Elizabeth Strong Worthington is an author whose literary contributions reflect an intimate understanding of domestic life and social norms at the turn of the 20th century. In her work, 'The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives'—a title that playfully inverts the domestic expectation of women as cooks—Worthington explores the dynamics of marriage and the traditional roles assigned to women, with a satirical undercurrent that challenges the status quo. While the precise details of her biography, including her birth and death, are not widely documented, her writing offers a glimpse into the era's cultural landscape. Worthington's literary style often weaves humor with critique, allowing her to address the delicate subjects of gender roles and matrimonial harmony without alienating her audience. Insightful and ahead of her time, she bears the hallmarks of a writer who uses wit to both entertain and enlighten. Her work remains a testament to early feminist thought, revealing the complexities and contradictions of womanhood in her era, which continues to resonate with contemporary readers interested in the historical context of the women's rights movement.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 16.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: 19th century classics • American Literature • Classic • classic women authors • Early 20th-century domesticity • Elizabeth Strong Worthington • Feminist Commentary • Feminist literature • historical literary fiction • Humorous feminist perspective • literary humor • literary parody • Marital partnership satire • marriage • Progressive literary dialogue • Reflective domestic sphere • Satirical gender roles • Satirical Novels • social commentary fiction • Social critique humor • Socio-cultural history • Victorian Literature • Women's autonomy exploration