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I've Married Marjorie

By Margaret Widdemer

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

A young war-bride is confronted with the daunting reality of marriage as her husband returns from war, causing her to question her feelings, her role, and the very foundation of their love.

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2007-10-06
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Summary

"I've Married Marjorie" by Margaret Widdemer is a tale set in the aftermath of war, focusing on Marjorie Ellison, a young woman facing the challenges of being a newlywed to a soldier returning from the front lines. The story follows Marjorie as she confronts her feelings about her evolving relationship with Francis and her role as his wife. As societal expectations weigh heavily on her, Marjorie wrestles with the unfamiliarity of her husband and feelings of being a war-bride. The story begins with Marjorie facing the conflicting feelings of excitement and anxiety, and as her husband's return looms nearer. This sets the stage for a narrative that focuses on the emotional struggles and the impact of war on the characters' budding romance.

About the Author

Margaret Widdemer was an American poet and novelist. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1919 for her collection The Old Road to Paradise, shared with Carl Sandburg for Cornhuskers.

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