Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Purpose & Audience
“I would like to dedicate this story of my life to my darling grandchildren�? (p.13) Although Phyllis states explicitly at the end …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Life Writing, Class & Identity
“I am certain that those were the happiest years of my life.�? (p12) Phyllis L. Buss’ memoir fits into the category of …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Politics, Protest & Class
“Well the First World War was being fought now and many of the town’s young men went to serve their country.�? (p9) …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Habits, Culture & Belief
“To my utter amazement I was the chosen one.�? (p9) The late nineteenth to the early twentieth century saw the rise of …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Home & Family
“I have heard say that ‘That Driver Family’ are well turned out.�? (p4) Family and home life are a central theme …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Life & Labour
“I really was a good one for doing all kinds of work, some for pay and many more for the joy of …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Reading & Writing
“There was a kind of prayer written on a board at the entrance to the churchyard.�? (p4) It is obvious throughout the …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): Education & Schooling
“Grandma said it was food for the brain and I did wish to be clever.�? (p3) Education is a prominent theme of Phyllis’ …
Phyllis L. Buss (1902): An Introduction
“It was on a Monday wash day somewhere during the hours between dinner-time and early teatime, that I came, or was brought, …