The Home Maker

The Home Maker is a novel by Dorothy Canfield that explores the traditional gender roles of men and women in early 20th-century America. The story revolves around the Franklin family, where the father, Lester, is unhappy with his job and feels unfulfilled in his role as a provider. Meanwhile, his wife, Evangeline, is struggling to keep up with the demands of being a homemaker and caring for their three children.After an accident leaves Lester paralyzed, Evangeline takes on the role of breadwinner, while Lester becomes the primary caregiver for their children. As the family adjusts to their new roles, they find that they are happier and more fulfilled than they were before.The Home Maker is a thought-provoking novel that challenges traditional gender roles and explores the idea that both men and women can find fulfillment in roles outside of their prescribed gender roles. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.1924. The Home Maker is as relevant today as when it first appeared. It tells the story of Evangeline Knapp, the perfect, compulsive housekeeper, whose husband, Lester, is a poet and a dreamer. Suddenly, through a nearly fatal accident, their roles are reversed: Lester is confined to home in a wheelchair and his wife must work to support the family. The changes that take place between husband and wife, parents and children, are both fascinating and poignant. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.