The Hungry Heart: A Novel by David Graham Phillips
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| Creator | Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911 |
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| Title | The Hungry Heart: A Novel |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Hungry Heart: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The story explores the complexities of love and individual ambition, chiefly through the eyes of its central characters, Richard Vaughan and Courtney Benedict, who navigate the expectations of marriage and personal aspirations. The narrative delves into themes of societal norms versus personal desires, particularly focusing on Courtney's struggle to find her identity amidst her husband's career pursuits. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to Richard and Courtney as they settle into married life after an idyllic honeymoon. Courtney awakes alone in their new home, signaling a shift from passionate romance to the reality of their relationship. Her initial joy is overshadowed by feelings of loneliness and uncertainty as Richard becomes increasingly absorbed in his work at the laboratory. The opening chapters depict Courtney's efforts to adjust to her new role while grappling with her desire to be more than just a traditional housewife, illustrating the tension between her dreams and the constraints of their marriage. As she faces the reality of her husband's expectations and the weight of family traditions, she must navigate her longing for a deeper connection with Richard amidst the pressures from both him and the societal norms of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indiana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Chemists -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48699 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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