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Title: Their Silver Wedding Journey — Complete

Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Their Silver Wedding Journey — Complete" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the March couple, particularly the editor March and his wife, as they contemplate embarking on a journey to Europe to commemorate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. This journey is framed not just as a leisure trip but also as a chance for the couple to reconnect with their younger selves and reminisce about their early days together. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the Marches and their discussions about taking a trip abroad, prompted by various external pressures including health and the insistence of their friends. March, initially resistant to the idea, reflects on their past and the changes in their lives since they first traveled to Europe. The dialogue reveals their contrasting opinions about the trip, showcasing a blend of humor and introspection. As the couple debates the pros and cons, they also engage in dreamy reminiscences about their youth, setting the stage for both an exploration of their relationship and the broader themes of aging, nostalgia, and the nature of happiness. The narrative points towards a larger journey, both geographically and emotionally, as they prepare to set sail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 4646

Published: Oct 23, 2004

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Americans -- Europe -- Fiction

Subject: Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Their Silver Wedding Journey — Complete

Note: Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "Their Silver Wedding Journey — Complete" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the March couple, particularly the editor March and his wife, as they contemplate embarking on a journey to Europe to commemorate their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. This journey is framed not just as a leisure trip but also as a chance for the couple to reconnect with their younger selves and reminisce about their early days together. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the Marches and their discussions about taking a trip abroad, prompted by various external pressures including health and the insistence of their friends. March, initially resistant to the idea, reflects on their past and the changes in their lives since they first traveled to Europe. The dialogue reveals their contrasting opinions about the trip, showcasing a blend of humor and introspection. As the couple debates the pros and cons, they also engage in dreamy reminiscences about their youth, setting the stage for both an exploration of their relationship and the broader themes of aging, nostalgia, and the nature of happiness. The narrative points towards a larger journey, both geographically and emotionally, as they prepare to set sail. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920

EBook No.: 4646

Published: Oct 23, 2004

Downloads: 82

Language: English

Subject: Americans -- Europe -- Fiction

Subject: Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.