In Beaver Cove and Elsewhere by Matt Crim
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"In Beaver Cove and Elsewhere" by Miss Matt Crim is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The stories are set in the southern Appalachian region, focusing on the lives and social interactions of the mountaineer community in Georgia, exploring themes of love, jealousy, and the struggles of rural life. The main characters of the opening story are Ephraim Hurd, a young man wracked with jealousy and moral conflict,
and Armindy Hudgins, a beautiful and flirtatious girl around whom a love triangle forms. The opening portion sets the stage for a vibrant community dance in Beaver Cove, where Ephraim Hurd grapples with his feelings for Armindy Hudgins, who appears to prefer his rival, Elisha Cole. The lively atmosphere is contrasted with Ephraim's inner turmoil, as he feels betrayed and humiliated. The dance serves as a backdrop for his emotional struggle, leading him to reluctantly betray Elisha to the authorities. This introduction establishes the complex relationships and high stakes among the characters, hinting at deeper conflicts that unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Crim, Matt (Martha Jane) |
|---|---|
| Title | In Beaver Cove and Elsewhere |
| Contents | In Beaver Cove -- S'phiry Ann -- An "onfortunit creetur" -- Bet Crow -- Silury -- 'Zeki'l -- Was it an exceptional case? -- An old-time love story -- How the quarrel ended -- The crucial test -- The story of a lilac gown. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Georgia -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54351 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 567 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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