| Author |
Cummings, Ray, 1887-1957 |
| Title |
The Marriage of William Durrant
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| Original Publication |
United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1920.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Roger Frank and Sue Clark. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.
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| Summary |
"The Marriage of William Durrant" by Ray Cummings is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the complexities of marriage, trust, and betrayal, as experienced by the protagonist, William Durrant. It delves into themes of social prestige, personal ambition, and the harsh realities of intimate relationships. The narrative is presented through William Durrant, who reflects on his seemingly doomed marriage to Ruth Wilson. Despite his dedication to building a successful life and providing for Ruth, Durrant discovers a shocking betrayal when he overhears Ruth confessing her love for another man, Gerald Rolf. As he grapples with the revelation, Durrant is forced to confront the reality of his marriage's failure and the pain of lost trust. The story unfolds with a heartbreaking exploration of Durrant's emotional turmoil as he navigates his shattered ideals and contemplates divorce, all while wrestling with the stigma that will accompany such a decision in their social circle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Married people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67342 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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