The Preliminaries, and Other Stories by Cornelia A. P. Comer

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Author Comer, Cornelia A. P. (Cornelia Atwood Pratt), 1865-1929
Title The Preliminaries, and Other Stories
Contents The preliminaries -- The long inheritance -- Clarissa's own child.
Credits Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary “The Preliminaries, and Other Stories” by Cornelia A. P. Comer is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The stories explore complex themes of love, family struggle, social pressures, and individual aspirations, often through the lens of interpersonal relationships. The leading story follows Oliver Pickersgill, a young man in love with Ruth Lannithorne, the daughter of a man imprisoned for embezzlement, as he navigates the complications that arise from their respective family backgrounds. The opening of the collection introduces readers to Oliver Pickersgill and his romantic interest, Ruth Lannithorne, whose attachment to her father significantly impacts their courtship. Oliver seeks Ruth’s hand in marriage, but she insists he show respect for her father, a convict, highlighting their starkly different family experiences. As Oliver learns more about Ruth's troubled family dynamics, particularly her mother's struggles, he is confronted with the societal complexities that complicate their love. This engaging opening sets the stage for a deeper examination of the characters’ emotional journeys as they grapple with love, loyalty, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Subject Mother and child -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 33665
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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