| Author |
Cholmondeley, Mary, 1859-1925 |
| Title |
The Romance of His Life, and Other Romances
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- The romance of his life -- The dark cottage -- The ghost of a chance -- The goldfish -- The stars in their courses -- Her murderer -- Votes for men -- The end of the dream.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Fred Salzer, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://archive.org/details/toronto)
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| Summary |
"The Romance of His Life, and Other Romances" by Mary Cholmondeley is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The work begins with an exploration of the titular story, which centers around the character of Maitland, a professor who is depicted as somewhat pompous and self-involved, and whose interactions with those around him lead to unexpected romantic complications. Through the narrative, the themes of love, deception, and human folly play out against the backdrop of academic life. The opening of the book introduces us to the world of an academic setting, where young men discuss relationships while encountering Maitland, an older, self-important lecturer. The protagonist reflects on how Maitland's obliviousness and misguided self-confidence create ripples of humor and distress in the lives of those around him. As the characters navigate their interactions, their true feelings become entangled, reminiscent of classic romantic entanglements, resulting in misunderstandings and societal critiques. The beginning sets the tone for a humorous yet insightful exploration of affection, ambition, and the folly that comes with both. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Short stories
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
40947 |
| Release Date |
Oct 5, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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