| Author |
Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 |
| Title |
Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Their Silver Wedding Journey — Volume 1" by William Dean Howells is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds around the married couple, Mr. and Mrs. March, who contemplate taking a journey to Europe to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. The story explores themes of nostalgia, the passage of time, and the rekindling of youthful aspirations as they navigate their domestic lives and the prospect of travel. The opening of the novel introduces us to March, an editor, who is coaxed into considering a much-needed break by his friend Fulkerson, who highlights the importance of rest and self-reflection. Initially resistant, March's thoughts turn to their anniversary trip—an idea that delights his wife but also causes him to feel ambivalent about leaving their familiar life behind. Their discussions reflect their dreams and worries about venturing abroad, with playful banter regarding their past experiences and the changes that time has wrought in their lives. Through this reflective dialogue, the text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship, ambitions, and the fascinating world awaiting them beyond their doorstep. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Americans -- Europe -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Transatlantic voyages -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
3371 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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