Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment by Edward Bellamy

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Author Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898
Title Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment
1898
Note Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Two Days' Solitary Imprisonment" by Edward Bellamy is a short story written in the late 19th century that explores themes of suspicion and the fragility of human relationships under pressure. The narrative centers on Mr. Joseph Kilgore, a man who falls victim to a chain of circumstances that lead to unfounded suspicion surrounding a murder that occurs near him. The story begins with Joseph feeling unwell and reading a gripping detective novel about circumstantial evidence. Unbeknownst to him, a murder occurs in his brother's barn, which thrusts him into a turmoil of emotional and psychological distress as he grapples with the fear of being wrongfully accused. As the plot unfolds, the weight of suspicion grows between Joseph and his brother Silas, resulting in a silent tension that complicates familial bonds. Joseph's initial anxiety morphs into a nightmare of isolation, revealing the destructive power of unfounded belief and the impact of imagined guilt. Finally, when the true murderer is revealed, Joseph's relief is overshadowed by the harsh reality of interpersonal dynamics and the emotional scars left by their unfounded fears. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 22706
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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