The home-maker

Name: The home-maker
Author: Dorothy Canfield Fisher

By Dorothy Canfield Fisher

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A domestic drama depicts a marriage strained by household burdens and a husband’s difficulties in his customary work, leading the couple to exchange economic and domestic roles. The narrative follows practical adjustments and personal reckonings as the wife goes into gainful employment and the husband assumes responsibility for the home, altering authority, daily routines, and family relationships. Through close observation of chores, childcare, and community responses, the story examines assumptions about gender, competence, and the social value of unpaid labor, showing how reshaped responsibilities can reveal hidden aptitudes and restore equilibrium.

About the Author

Dorothy Canfield Fisher

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an American author and social reformer known for her contributions to children's literature and her advocacy for progressive education. Her notable works include "Understood Betsy," which reflects her interest in Montessori education, and "The Home-Maker," a novel that explores the complexities of domestic life and women's roles in society. Fisher's writing often emphasizes themes of personal growth and social responsibility, making her a significant figure in early 20th-century American literature. In addition to her fiction, she was an influential voice in educational reform and a proponent of the Montessori method.