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A Saving Grace. "Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday." "But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once" (litho)
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A Saving Grace. "Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday." "But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once" (litho)
8670285 A Saving Grace. "Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday." "But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once" (litho) by Gibson, Charles Dana (1867-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Saving Grace. "Louise, I really cannot permit you to read novels on Sunday." "But, Grandmamma, this novel is all right; it tells about a girl who was engaged to three Episcopal clergymen, all at once". Illustration for Gibson, New Cartoons (John Lane, The Bodley Head, 1916).); © Look and Learn
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In this satirical lithograph titled "A Saving Grace," artist Charles Dana Gibson captures a humorous exchange between a young girl named Louise and her disapproving grandmother. The scene depicts Louise attempting to justify reading a novel on Sunday, claiming that it is acceptable because it tells the story of a girl engaged to three Episcopal clergymen simultaneously.
The grandmother, with a stern expression on her face, admonishes Louise for reading novels on the Sabbath. However, Louise's witty response showcases her rebellious spirit and clever reasoning.
Gibson's illustration not only provides entertainment but also offers insight into societal norms and expectations of the early 20th century. The contrast between the traditional values represented by the grandmother and the modern attitudes embodied by Louise adds depth to the narrative.
This print serves as a reminder of how literature has always been used as a tool for challenging conventions and sparking conversations about morality and social norms. It invites viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and consider how storytelling can shape our understanding of right and wrong.
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