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Title: Mother

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger

Summary: "Mother" by Owen Wister is a short story first published in the early 20th century. This narrative revolves around themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships, as it recounts an episode from the life of the protagonist, Richard Field. The story is set during a house party with a gathering of friends, during which Richard is urged to share a tale from his life. In "Mother," Richard recounts how he became engaged to his wife, Ethel, and the challenges he faced due to societal pressures and his own self-doubt. The story unfolds as Richard reflects on his past as a struggling clerk, his aspirations of love, and the financial struggles that nearly kept him and Ethel apart. As he shares his tale, he highlights the importance of family and the emotional complexities of being a husband and soon-to-be father. Interwoven with humor and introspection, the story culminates in Richard's realization of what matters most—his love for Ethel and the bond they share, despite the external pressures seeking to dictate their lives. Ultimately, "Mother" explores how love can transcend circumstances and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wister, Owen, 1860-1938

EBook No.: 1387

Published: Jul 1, 1998

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction

Subject: Investments -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mother

Note: Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Bill Brewer, and David Widger

Summary: "Mother" by Owen Wister is a short story first published in the early 20th century. This narrative revolves around themes of love, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships, as it recounts an episode from the life of the protagonist, Richard Field. The story is set during a house party with a gathering of friends, during which Richard is urged to share a tale from his life. In "Mother," Richard recounts how he became engaged to his wife, Ethel, and the challenges he faced due to societal pressures and his own self-doubt. The story unfolds as Richard reflects on his past as a struggling clerk, his aspirations of love, and the financial struggles that nearly kept him and Ethel apart. As he shares his tale, he highlights the importance of family and the emotional complexities of being a husband and soon-to-be father. Interwoven with humor and introspection, the story culminates in Richard's realization of what matters most—his love for Ethel and the bond they share, despite the external pressures seeking to dictate their lives. Ultimately, "Mother" explores how love can transcend circumstances and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wister, Owen, 1860-1938

EBook No.: 1387

Published: Jul 1, 1998

Downloads: 114

Language: English

Subject: Storytelling -- Fiction

Subject: Investments -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.