A Mortal Antipathy by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
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| Title | A Mortal Antipathy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "A Mortal Antipathy" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a novel that likely originated in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the peculiar phenomenon of personal antipathy, particularly as it relates to the psychological and physiological responses of its characters. The main characters hinted at in the opening portion include Lurida Vincent, a brilliant but physically uninspired advocate for women's rights, and Euthymia Tower, a physically adept and exceptionally talented young woman leading a crew in a rowing competition. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the interesting atmosphere of Arrowhead Village, where various characters are introduced, including curious villagers and the enigmatic Maurice Kirkwood, who is known for his reclusive nature and a mysterious “antipathy.” The narrator prepares the reader for a tale that challenges their beliefs, touching upon curious themes of strong character contrasts, gender discussions, and an intriguing boat race between the male and female rowing crews of local institutions which serves as a backdrop for personal drama and societal commentary. Thus, the early chapters establish both setting and character dynamics, hinting at deeper explorations of identity, societal norms, and interpersonal relationships throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Mentally ill -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mental illness -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychotherapy patients -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2698 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 127 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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