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Author Holding, Elisabeth Sanxay, 1889-1955
Title The collected stories of Elisabeth Sanxay Holding from Munsey's Magazine, 1920-1928
Original Publication New York: Munsey's Magazine, 1928.
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The married man -- The foreign woman -- Hanging's too good for him -- Like a leopard -- The aforementioned infant -- It seemed reasonable -- Old Dog Tray -- The matador -- A hesitating Cinderella -- The postponed wedding -- The Marquis of Carabas -- Out of the woods -- Benedicta -- Nickie and Pem -- His remarkable future -- His own people -- Who is this impossible person? -- Mr. Martin swallows the anchor -- Too French -- The good little pal -- Flowers for Miss Riordan -- Sometimes things do happen -- Miss What's-Her-Name -- The wonderful little woman -- As Patrick Henry said -- The worst joke in the world -- As is -- That's not love -- The thing beyond reason -- Dogs always know -- Highfalutin' -- Bonnie wee thing -- Vanity -- The compromising letter -- Miss Cigale -- Blotted out -- Human nature unmasked -- Home fires -- The old ways -- By the light of day -- For granted -- Incompatibility -- Derelict -- Inches and ells.
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Summary "The Collected Stories of Elisabeth Sanxay Holding from Munsey's Magazine" is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore complex themes of love, marriage, and the intricacies of human relationships, often through the lens of modern societal expectations. The opening story, "The Married Man," features the troubled marriage between Marian and Andrew, delving into their emotional struggles and the stark realities of their respective desires and dissatisfaction with conventional domestic life. At the start of "The Married Man," readers are introduced to Marian, a devoted wife, who grapples with her neglectful husband, Andrew, on their tenth wedding anniversary. As the narrative unfolds, Andrew expresses his discontent with the constraints of marriage, which he views as a stifling trap. The tension escalates when Andrew proposes living separately, asserting that both can still maintain affection while pursuing individual freedom. Marian's initial acceptance leads her to a moment of heartache, revealing the deeper complexities of their partnership. Meanwhile, Andrew's ensuing interactions with various women hint at his struggle to navigate his new reality, marking the beginning of an exploration of love's intricacies and challenges in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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