The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) by Marion Harland
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"The Secret of a Happy Home" by Marion Harland is a guidebook on domestic happiness and family dynamics written in the late 19th century. The work delves into principles that create joy within the household, emphasizing the roles of women in home-making and family life. It discusses various topics, including marriage, the importance of order and kindness, and the contributions women make toward nurturing a happy home environment. The opening of this
volume sets the stage for a candid exploration of domestic life, beginning with the author's conviction that the themes of home and happiness are intertwined and vital for both men and women. Harland introduces the concept of home as something more than just a physical space, asserting that it is the emotional warmth and love brought by its female inhabitants that truly defines it. She outlines her intent to engage in a series of discussions regarding the subtleties of maintaining a serene and loving home, establishing a conversational tone that invites readers to consider their own family lives and the role they play in promoting happiness within them. As the narrative unfolds, Harland moves beyond mere housekeeping tips to discuss the deeper emotional and social dynamics at play in sustaining a happy household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harland, Marion, 1830-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Secret of a Happy Home (1896) |
| Credits |
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender |
| Subject | Home |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16800 |
| Release Date | Oct 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 525 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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