A Love Story Reversed by Edward Bellamy

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Author Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898
Title A Love Story Reversed
1898
Note Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Love Story Reversed" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and gender roles through the lens of its main characters, Maud Elliott and Arthur Burton. The story unfolds in a small New England city and highlights the complexities and frustrations faced by women in expressing their affections within the constraints of their time. The novel follows Maud Elliott, a shy and reserved young woman deeply in love with her acquaintance, Arthur Burton. In a bold move inspired by her friend Lucy, who encourages women to express their feelings, Maud confesses her love for Arthur. However, her revelation does not initially yield the desired outcome. Arthur, taken aback, does not reciprocate her feelings right away, leading to a complex relationship marked by friendship and misunderstanding. As the narrative progresses, Arthur gradually realizes the depth of his affection for Maud, culminating in a heartfelt acknowledgment of his love. The story intricately weaves the dynamics of love and societal judgments, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of open communication between men and women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 22711
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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