Comrades by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

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Author Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911
Illustrator Smith, Howard E. (Howard Everett), 1885-1970
Title Comrades
Note Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "Comrades" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal lives, focusing on the relationship between a veteran, Reuben Oak, and his devoted wife, Patience. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Memorial Day, emphasizing the memories of past conflicts and the poignant realities faced by aging soldiers. The story revolves around Reuben, an elderly veteran, grappling with his physical decline and the emotional weight of remembrance on Memorial Day. As he prepares to honor the comrades he has lost, his wife, Patience, stands steadfastly beside him, representing both his greatest support and the sacrifices inherent in their life together. Their interactions reveal a deep-seated love and enduring companionship, underscored by grief for their deceased son, Tommy, and the shared burdens of their past. Ultimately, the novel culminates in a powerful act of remembrance, wherein Reuben finds profound meaning in his duty to honor the fallen. In doing so, the narrative poignantly depicts the intersections of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of those who have served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Married people -- Fiction
Subject Older people -- Fiction
Subject Connecticut -- Fiction
Subject Veterans -- United States -- Fiction
Subject Memorial Day -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 34255
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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