Rosa Mundi and Other Stories by Ethel M. Dell

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Author Dell, Ethel M. (Ethel May), 1881-1939
Title Rosa Mundi and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Rosa Mundi -- A Debt of honor -- The deliverer -- The prey of the dragon -- The secret service man -- The penalty
Credits E-text prepared by Audrey Longhurst, Gregory Smith, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Rosa Mundi and Other Stories" by Ethel M. Dell is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to compelling characters embroiled in emotional and relational complexities, with the title story focusing on the enigmatic figure of Rosa Mundi—a dancer whose past and present intertwine with themes of love, sacrifice, and the darker sides of fame. At the start of "Rosa Mundi," we meet Randal Courteney, who seeks solitude by the seaside but is unexpectedly drawn into the orbit of a child named Rosemary, who reveals that the famous dancer Rosa Mundi is secretly in the area. Amidst Courteney's disdain for the dancer, whose allure has caused ruin in the lives of others, a connection forms as Rosemary expresses her innocent admiration for the woman. The narrative sets the stage for exploration of Rosa Mundi's complex past, including the sacrifices she has made and the relationships that define her, hinting at deeper themes of redemption and the impact of choices on innocent lives. This opening portion establishes not only Courteney's troubled feelings about Rosa but also sets a poignant tone as it explores the threads of resentment, admiration, and inevitable fate that bind the characters together. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 13774
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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