Comedies of Courtship by Anthony Hope
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| Author | Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 |
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| Title | Comedies of Courtship |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Wheel of Love -- The Lady of the Pool -- The Curate of Poltons -- A Three-Volume Novel -- The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard -- The Decree of Duke Deodonato. |
| Summary | "Comedies of Courtship" by Anthony Hope is a collection of humorous romantic stories written in the late 19th century. The opening narrative introduces us to two engaged lovers, John Ashforth and Mary Travers, who are experiencing unexpected turmoil in their relationship due to secret letters that each has received from other parties. The irony of their fidelity is humorously contrasted with the tension of their secret feelings, promising both wit and drama as the story unfolds. At the start of the narrative, we meet John and Mary, who appear to possess everything that should make them happy—youth, beauty, financial stability, and a seemingly ideal engagement. However, their contentment is undercut by underlying doubts and temptations, as they both harbor feelings for other individuals, stirring a mix of guilt and longing within them. The humorous situation escalates as they each read letters from their respective romantic interests, leading to moments of mistaken intentions and chaotic misunderstandings. This setup hints at a blend of romance and comedy, driven by the characters' earnest yet misguided attempts to uphold their principles of fidelity while grappling with their desires. The stage is set for a delightful exploration of love, loyalty, and the comedic misadventures of courtship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24985 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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