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The Inner Sisterhood / A Social Study in High Colors

By Douglass Sherley
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This work collects satirical social sketches that portray women of fashionable circles through a sequence of vignettes and scenes. Each chapter profiles a different social type, showing moments of flirtation, rivalry, vanity, and household maneuvering while examining anxieties about reputation, marriage, and financial dependence. The tone shifts between comic observation and pointed critique, using detailed domestic moments and salon talk to reveal how performance, fashion, and social rituals shape identity and relations across a lively season of parties and encounters.

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Douglass Sherley

Douglass Sherley was an American author known for his diverse contributions to literature in the early 20th century. His works often explore themes of social dynamics and personal relationships, reflecting the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations. Notable titles include "The Inner Sisterhood / A Social Study in High Colors," which delves into the intricacies of women's roles in society, and "A Spray of Kentucky Pine / Placed at the Feet of the Dead Poet James Whitcomb Riley," a tribute to the celebrated poet. Sherley's writing is characterized by its vivid imagery and thoughtful character studies, making him a unique voice in his literary era.

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