| Author |
Gardener, Helen H. (Helen Hamilton), 1853-1925 |
| Title |
A Thoughtless Yes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
An open letter -- A splendid judge of a woman -- The lady of the club -- Under protest -- For the prosecution -- A rusty link in the chain -- The Boler House mystery -- The time lock of our ancestors -- Forence Campbell's fate -- My patient's story.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"A Thoughtless Yes" by Helen H. Gardener is a collection of thought-provoking stories written in the late 19th century. The book aims to challenge societal norms and provoke reflection on various issues such as social justice, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. Through engaging narratives, the work encourages readers to question the status quo, particularly regarding the moral implications of a "thoughtless yes" to established authority and conventions. The opening of "A Thoughtless Yes" features a dedication to readers who have engaged thoughtfully with the author’s previous works. It introduces a preface that seeks to clarify the connection between the title and the collection of stories to follow. The preface emphasizes Gardener's intention to provoke critical thought about social, religious, and economic issues that plague society, implying that many accepted norms deserve scrutiny. Through characters like Roland Barker and the unnamed woman in his speech, the narratives prompt readers to consider the emotional and philosophical ramifications of poverty and moral shortcomings, setting the stage for a collection that ignites discussion on deeper societal faults and human experiences. (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 |
Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18892 |
| Release Date |
Mar 13, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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