A Mortal Antipathy by Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Author Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
Title A Mortal Antipathy
Note Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "A Mortal Antipathy" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a novel that likely originated in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the peculiar phenomenon of personal antipathy, particularly as it relates to the psychological and physiological responses of its characters. The main characters hinted at in the opening portion include Lurida Vincent, a brilliant but physically uninspired advocate for women's rights, and Euthymia Tower, a physically adept and exceptionally talented young woman leading a crew in a rowing competition. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the interesting atmosphere of Arrowhead Village, where various characters are introduced, including curious villagers and the enigmatic Maurice Kirkwood, who is known for his reclusive nature and a mysterious “antipathy.” The narrator prepares the reader for a tale that challenges their beliefs, touching upon curious themes of strong character contrasts, gender discussions, and an intriguing boat race between the male and female rowing crews of local institutions which serves as a backdrop for personal drama and societal commentary. Thus, the early chapters establish both setting and character dynamics, hinting at deeper explorations of identity, societal norms, and interpersonal relationships throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American fiction -- 19th century
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Mentally ill -- Fiction
Subject Mental illness -- Fiction
Subject Psychotherapy patients -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2698
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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