My dear Cornelia

** "My Dear Cornelia" by Stuart P. Sherman is a book of thoughtful conversations where a narrator and Cornelia, an insightful woman, discuss important issues about society and books. They talk about ideas like being chaste, how moral standards are changing, and what parents and writers should do about literature and what's normal in society. The narrator admires Cornelia's intelligence, and they often share ideas with each other. Cornelia is worried about how new books might be affecting young people and challenging old beliefs about purity. Their discussions help set the scene for looking at societal changes and the conflicts between modern times and traditional ways, suggesting the book will examine relationships, moral duties, and how people's feelings and actions have changed over time. **