In a Little Town by Rupert Hughes

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Author Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956
Title In a Little Town
Note Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents Don't you care! -- Pop -- Baby talk -- The mouth of the gift horse -- The old folks at home -- And this is marriage -- The man that might have been -- The happiest man in Ioway -- Prayers -- Pain -- The beauty and the fool -- The ghostly counselors -- Daughters of Shiloh -- "A" as in "Father".
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Summary "In a Little Town" by Rupert Hughes is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and complexities of small-town residents, particularly centering around characters like Eddie Pouch and Ellaphine Govers as they navigate personal and societal challenges. Through their experiences, Hughes seems to delve into themes of identity, love, and the often-frustrating realities of small-town life. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Mrs. Govers, who reflects on the birth of her daughter, Ellaphine, and her dreams for her future. The narrative progresses to show the childhood of Ellaphine, dealing with her perceived ugliness and the aspirations of her mother. As she unexpectedly becomes the first to marry among her peers, the story hints at deeper explorations of connection, futility, and the comedic quirks of life in a small town. The opening sets a tone of irony and heartfelt reflections on expectation versus reality, establishing a foundation for the unfolding tales of the town’s residents. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Middle West -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 29561
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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