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The Diary Of Delia Being A Veracious Chronicle Of The Kitchen, With Some Side-Lights On The Parlour

The Diary Of Delia Being A Veracious Chronicle Of The Kitchen, With Some Side-Lights On The Parlour

Winnifred Eaton

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Alpha Editions
Año de edición:
2021
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9789354848513
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A crisp, intimate log of life and labour in early twentieth‑century North American households. The Diary of Delia invites readers to step into a world where kitchen life and parlour culture mingle, where daily rounds are shaped by social manners and the quiet drama of domestic realism.This diary narrative uses the diary form to trace a woman’s observations, routines, and evolving self as she notes meals, housekeeping, flirtations, and friendships. The voice is humane, specific, and insightful, balancing practical detail with a broader sense of gendered experience. The book speaks to fans of domestic fiction and to readers curious about Edwardian era life, offering a vivid window into home life, class cues, and the rhythms of parlour culture that defined many North American households - all rendered with clarity and warmth.A note on literary and historical significance: this work sits at the crossroads of diarist tradition and modern social awareness, offering valuable material for both casual readers and the classic‑literature collector interested in early twentieth‑century fiction and domestic realism. It reads as both a compelling read and a cultural archive, a bridge between intimate, personal storytelling and wider social history.Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions.Restored for today’s and future generations.More than a reprint - a collector’s item and a cultural treasure.Keywords weave naturally through the narrative, inviting diary lovers, gender studies readers, and home readers alike to discover a cornerstone of domestic realism.

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