A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 1 of 3) by Florence Marryat

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Author Marryat, Florence, 1837-1899
Title A moment of madness, and other stories (vol. 1 of 3)
Original Publication London: F. V. White & Co., 1883.
Note The last story in this volume concludes in volume 2, #72575 .
Note Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A moment of madness -- Captain Norton's diary -- Old Contrairy -- 'Sent to his death!' [commenced].
Credits Emmanuel Ackerman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "A Moment of Madness" by Florence Marryat is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces the struggles of Roland Tresham, a man ensnared in the difficulties of adulthood, marriage, and financial woes while juggling the expectations of societal norms and familial duties. As he interacts with his affluent sister and reflects on the relentless burdens posed by his responsibilities, the central theme appears to revolve around the conflicts between desire, duty, and the search for escape. At the start of the book, the narrative focuses on Roland Tresham's visit to his sister, Mrs. Carnaby-Hicks, in her elegantly adorned drawing-room amidst the lively London season. Through their conversation, we gauge Roland's turmoil stemming from his discontented marriage to Juliet, whom he feels trapped by, exacerbated by financial strain as a father of six children. The interactions at Mrs. Carnaby-Hicks' drawing-room set the stage for a profound exploration of family dynamics, societal pressures, and personal crises, compelling the reader to ponder the fragility of happiness amidst the pursuit of wealth and social standing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Short stories, English
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EBook-No. 72574
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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