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Glaspell, Susan
1876
1948
Cook, Susan
Cook, Mrs. George Cram
Glaspel, Susan
The Glory of the Conquered: The Story of a Great Love
Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"The Glory of the Conquered: The Story of a Great Love" by Susan Glaspell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on Ernestine Stanley, a woman grappling with her identity as she navigates the complexities between love, art, and science, particularly in light of her engagement to a prominent scientist, Dr. Karl Hubers. The story delves into the emotional conflicts stemming from her upbringing and the expectations imposed by her parents, showcasing the tension between her artistic aspirations and the scientific world that Karl embodies. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Ernestine as she reflects on her unexpected engagement to Karl, a man of science, contrasting her own artistic pursuits against his intellectual rigor. The opening chapters explore her tumultuous upbringing, characterized by the friction between her scientifically inclined father and her artistically inclined mother, which shapes Ernestine's internal struggles. A significant moment occurs when she acknowledges her love for Karl, realizing that it supersedes her previous uncertainties and doubts. This deep emotional resonance sets the stage for the exploration of their relationship against the backdrop of ambition and societal expectations, hinting at the trials they both must face as they seek to reconcile their very different worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Love stories
Married people -- Fiction
Scientists -- Fiction
Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
Artists -- Fiction
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