The loves of Pelleas and Etarre by Zona Gale

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Author Gale, Zona, 1874-1938
Title The loves of Pelleas and Etarre
Original Publication United States: The Macmillan Company,1907.
Note Stories reprinted from various periodicals.
Note Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Tim Lindell, SF2001, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Loves of Pelleas and Etarre" by Zona Gale is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story captures the lives and experiences of Pelleas and Etarre, an elderly couple navigating the trials of aging and their enduring love for one another. Their reflections on life, love, and social interactions form the heart of the narrative, making the work deeply relatable for readers who appreciate character-driven stories. At the start of the novel, Pelleas and Etarre are preparing to celebrate Easter but are confined indoors due to icy weather. They express a strong desire to attend church, lamenting their situation and the arrival of an unexpected young woman who assists them after Pelleas slips on the ice. This encounter sets the stage for a series of poignant moments as the couple reflects on love, sacrifice, and community. Through their interactions and thoughts, Gale introduces themes of connection and the beauty of human relationships, hinting at larger narratives of collaboration and shared joy amidst the challenges of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories, American
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject Love -- Fiction
Subject Older couples -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 68268
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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