Work: a story of experience
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"Raised by her aunt and uncle in rural New England, Christie Devon determines to seek a meaningful life in the larger world--to be 'a useful, happy woman.' She finds employment as, among other things, a servant, an actress, a governess, and a seamstress. But her search for success becomes a deeper search for fulfillment, which Christie discovering the possibility of work as spiritual sustenance... Work is both an exploration of Alcott's personal conflicts and a social critique, examining women's independence, the moral significance of labor, and the goals to which a woman can aspire."--Cover p. [4].
Notes
Alcott, L. M., & Kasson, J. S. (1994). Work: a story of experience. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 and Joy S. Kasson. 1994. Work: A Story of Experience. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888 and Joy S. Kasson, Work: A Story of Experience. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books, 1994.
MLA Citation (style guide)Alcott, Louisa May and Joy S Kasson. Work: A Story of Experience. New York, N.Y., U.S.A., Penguin Books, 1994.
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