| Author |
Hapgood, Hutchins, 1869-1944 |
| Title |
The Story of a Lover
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| Original Publication |
United States: Boni & Liveright,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell 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.)
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| Summary |
"The Story of a Lover" by Hutchins Hapgood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book presents a deeply introspective narrative exploring themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships centered around the experiences of an unnamed protagonist. The story unfolds through his reflections on his love for a woman who captivates him yet remains emotionally distant, presenting a rich tapestry of thoughts on intimacy, identity, and the struggle to understand one another in a marriage filled with tension and yearning. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist at the age of thirty, captivated by a woman he immediately falls in love with, despite her apparent indifference to him. His emotional journey is depicted through poetic language that highlights his introspective nature and the life experiences that have shaped his passionate disposition. He reflects on his past struggles, artistic pursuits, and the emotional work he invests in seeking connection with his wife over the years. As their relationship evolves, it becomes clear that he acutely feels the absence of genuine emotional understanding from her, leading to a complex interplay of love, desire, and frustration. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of how their differing natures influence their bond, suggesting a profound examination of marriage that transcends traditional romantic ideals. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
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| Subject |
Love
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| Subject |
Open marriage
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67706 |
| Release Date |
Mar 25, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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