The diary of Delia : Being a veracious chronicle of the kitchen, with some…
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"The Diary of Delia: Being a Veracious Chronicle of the Kitchen" by Onoto Watanna is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story takes place in a domestic setting and presents itself through the eyes of Delia O'Mally, a working-class kitchen maid navigating her life and the eccentricities of the family she serves. With a blend of humor and realism, the book likely explores themes of social class, gender roles,
and the struggles of domestic life. The opening of "The Diary of Delia" introduces us to Delia as she goes about her morning routine in the household of the Wolley family. We witness her interactions with the various family members, each characterized by their own quirks, particularly Mr. John, whose lack of appreciation for her hard work frustrates her. The initial chapters showcase Delia's strong personality and her conflicts arising from the family's demands, particularly regarding breakfast and her responsibilities. Through Delia's voice, filled with wit and a touch of Irish charm, the reader is drawn into her day-to-day experiences as she contemplates her worth and the dynamics of the household, setting the stage for her further adventures and thoughts on finding her place in the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Watanna, Onoto, 1875-1954 |
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| Illustrator | Preston, May Wilson, 1873-1949 |
| Title | The diary of Delia : Being a veracious chronicle of the kitchen, with some side-lights on the parlour |
| Credits |
Produced by Mary Glenn Krause, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Diary fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canadian fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 61238 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 17, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 430 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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