The Modern Psyche
The story revolves around a young woman who becomes engaged to a man she does not love, but rather out of convenience and social pressure. As the wedding approaches, she begins to experience strange and unexplained psychological phenomena, including hallucinations and a growing sense of detachment from reality. Through her experiences, the novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the complexities of the human psyche.
By Edward Everett Hale · First published 1893 · Genre: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction · 5 chapters · 11,990 words
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[Footnote 1: Readers not quite at home in Mrs. Tighe or Apuleius may be glad to revive their memories of the ancient Psyche by this note from the Cyclopedia. The prettiest rendering of that story is in William Morris's "Earthly Paradise"; but the reader will ask himself seriously whether it be anything but an allegory to cover the moral in the matter-of-fact tale before him.
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The Modern Psyche is listed on Textopian as a short story by Edward Everett Hale, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edward Everett Hale
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Psychological Fiction, Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Drama
- Length: 11,990 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 171 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Psychological Fiction — Focuses on the inner workings of the human mind and emotions.
- Literary Fiction — Emphasizes character development and thematic depth.
- Philosophical Fiction — Explores existential and philosophical questions.
- Contemporary Fiction — Set in modern times, dealing with current societal issues.
Tags
psychology · modernism · human behavior · identity · self-perception · mental health · philosophy · society · individualism · cognition · emotions · social dynamics