The soul of Henry Jones by Ray Cummings
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About this eBook
| Author | Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
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| Title | The soul of Henry Jones |
| Original Publication | New York: The Frank A. Munsey Company, 1920. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Roger Frank, Sue Clark |
| Summary | "The Soul of Henry Jones" by Ray Cummings is a novella written in the early 20th century. This story explores themes of self-awareness and the desire for deeper emotional connections as experienced by the protagonist, Henry Jones. It chronicles his journey of self-discovery and emotional awakening in the context of his mundane life and marital relationships. The narrative begins with Henry Jones feeling an inner emptiness and a yearning for more beyond the confines of his everyday existence. This leads him to meet Elsie Morton, a young woman who ignites a passion within him and encourages him to explore new experiences, like canoeing. As their relationship develops, Henry oscillates between his mundane life with his wife, Martha, and the excitement of his budding connection with Elsie. Ultimately, he realizes that happiness comes from embracing both love and the responsibilities that come with marriage, leading to a profound transformation in his perspective on life and relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Husbands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canoes and canoeing -- Fiction |
| Subject | Infatuation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73079 |
| Release Date | Feb 29, 2024 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 6, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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