When she came home from college: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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When she came home from college is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for McNeely, Marian Hurd (1877–1930); Wilson, Jean Bingham.
Catalogue synopsis
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"When She Came Home from College" by Marian Hurd McNeely and Jean Bingham Wilson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Barbara Grafton, a recent college graduate who returns home to her family in a small Midwestern town, seeking to balance her ambitions for literary success with her responsibilities at home. Themes of personal growth, family dynamics, and the tensions between tradition and progress emerge as Barbara navigates her new life and the challenges of managing her domestic environment. The opening of the novel introduces us to Barbara and her college friends reveling in their last moments together as graduates, filled with both excitement and apprehension about their futures. Upon returning home, Barbara is met with the hustle and bustle of family life, which starkly contrasts with her scholarly pursuits at college. As she attempts to establish a balance in her domestic sphere while also longing to write and make her mark in the literary world, she encounters unexpected obstacles, including a lack of household help, an overwhelming family dynamic, and her own high expectations. This initial section sets the stage for Barbara's journey of self-discovery as she grapples with the responsibilities of adulthood while holding onto her dreams.
Book and edition facts
- Title: When she came home from college
- Author credits: McNeely, Marian Hurd (1877–1930); Wilson, Jean Bingham
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Families -- Fiction
- Household employees -- Fiction
- Housekeeping -- Fiction
- Women college graduates -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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