The Preliminaries, and Other Stories by Cornelia A. P. Comer
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| Author | Comer, Cornelia A. P. (Cornelia Atwood Pratt), 1865-1929 |
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| Title | The Preliminaries, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The preliminaries -- The long inheritance -- Clarissa's own child. |
| Credits | Produced by Don Kostuch |
| Summary | “The Preliminaries, and Other Stories” by Cornelia A. P. Comer is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore complex themes of love, family struggle, social pressures, and individual aspirations, often through the lens of interpersonal relationships. The leading story follows Oliver Pickersgill, a young man in love with Ruth Lannithorne, the daughter of a man imprisoned for embezzlement, as he navigates the complications that arise from their respective family backgrounds. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Oliver Pickersgill and his romantic interest, Ruth Lannithorne, whose attachment to her father significantly impacts their courtship. Oliver seeks Ruth’s hand in marriage, but she insists he show respect for her father, a convict, highlighting their starkly different family experiences. As Oliver learns more about Ruth's troubled family dynamics, particularly her mother's struggles, he is confronted with the societal complexities that complicate their love. This engaging opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of the characters’ emotional journeys as they grapple with love, loyalty, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mother and child -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33665 |
| Release Date | Sep 7, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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