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Title: The Inner Shrine

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Rick Niles, Carol David and the PG Online Distributed
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Summary: "The Inner Shrine" by Basil King is a novel written during the early 20th century, around the time of its publication in 1909. The book delves into the complexities of human relationships, focusing primarily on Mrs. Eveleth, a mother harboring deep anxieties about the welfare of her son, George, and his marriage to Diane. The narrative revolves around themes of love, betrayal, and the societal pressures faced by individuals within the context of their family roles and social expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Eveleth, who is anxiously awaiting the return of her son George and his wife Diane after a night out in Paris. Her restlessness is fueled by a vague sense of impending disaster, despite the outward appearance of normalcy in their lives. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Eveleth's fears are materialized when she learns that George has been involved in a duel, leading to tragic consequences. The stage is set for exploring the aftermath of this event, highlighting the contrasting grief between Mrs. Eveleth and Diane as they navigate the complexities of their lives in the wake of loss, setting in motion an intricate tale of redemption and societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928

EBook No.: 14393

Published: Dec 20, 2004

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Widows -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Inner Shrine

Note: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Rick Niles, Carol David and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team

Summary: "The Inner Shrine" by Basil King is a novel written during the early 20th century, around the time of its publication in 1909. The book delves into the complexities of human relationships, focusing primarily on Mrs. Eveleth, a mother harboring deep anxieties about the welfare of her son, George, and his marriage to Diane. The narrative revolves around themes of love, betrayal, and the societal pressures faced by individuals within the context of their family roles and social expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Eveleth, who is anxiously awaiting the return of her son George and his wife Diane after a night out in Paris. Her restlessness is fueled by a vague sense of impending disaster, despite the outward appearance of normalcy in their lives. As the story unfolds, Mrs. Eveleth's fears are materialized when she learns that George has been involved in a duel, leading to tragic consequences. The stage is set for exploring the aftermath of this event, highlighting the contrasting grief between Mrs. Eveleth and Diane as they navigate the complexities of their lives in the wake of loss, setting in motion an intricate tale of redemption and societal critique. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: King, Basil, 1859-1928

EBook No.: 14393

Published: Dec 20, 2004

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Widows -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.