The Happy End by Joseph Hergesheimer

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Author Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954
Title The Happy End
Note Reading ease score: 72.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Lonely valleys -- The Egyptian chariot -- The flower of Spain -- Tol'able David -- Bread -- Rosemary Roselle -- The thrush in the hedge.
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Summary "The Happy End" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores themes of longing, aspiration, and the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of rural life. The main character, Calvin Stammark, is introduced as a man who is deeply enamored with Hannah, the daughter of the Braley family, as he envisions a future together. However, the arrival of Hannah's sister, Phebe, who has become an actress, introduces tension and challenges to his aspirations. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene of Greenstream, Virginia, and introduces key characters and their dynamics. Calvin, filled with optimism about his future with Hannah, has built a home to share with her. As he expresses his desire to marry her, doubts and vulnerabilities arise, especially with Phebe's arrival stirring Hannah's curiosity about a life beyond their mountain home. Through Calvin's internal struggles and interactions with Hannah and her family, the beginning of the story hints at the potential disruption caused by Phebe, paving the way for a deeper exploration of love, ambition, and the quest for fulfillment in a world that often diverges from personal dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Short stories, American
Category Text
EBook-No. 7843
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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