The Blue Man by Mary Hartwell Catherwood

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Author Catherwood, Mary Hartwell, 1847-1902
Title The Blue Man
From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Blue Man" by Mary Hartwell Catherwood is a short story included in the collection "Mackinac and Lake Stories," published in the late 19th century. This tale combines elements of romance and the supernatural, exploring themes of longing, loss, and the ethereal connections between love and memory. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Mackinac Island, the narrative delves into the poignant story of a man with a mysterious blue skin who spends decades awaiting the return of a lost love. In the story, the narrator encounters a blue-skinned man, who reveals that he has been on the island for thirty-five years, silently waiting for a Southern woman he once cared for, who mysteriously vanished during their brief shared time. As they speak, the blue man's longing for his lost love becomes evident, creating an atmosphere of deep emotion and melancholy. When a woman resembling his lost love appears, their reunion is abruptly interrupted by tragedy, raising questions about fate, love, and the spectral nature of memory. Ultimately, the story concludes with a haunting revelation about the blue man’s past and a chilling connection to an unsolved mystery, leaving readers with a lingering sense of wonder and sadness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Mackinac Island (Mich. : Island) -- Fiction
Subject Michigan -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 23249
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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