Cope Gets New Light on his Chum
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who returns to Chicago after serving in the Civil War. He becomes infatuated with a woman from a higher social class and begins an affair with her, despite knowing it's doomed from the start. The story explores themes of love, class, and morality through the protagonist's tumultuous relationship.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1893 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary · 2,157 words
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Cope had the luck to get back to Churchton with little further in the way of homage. He was careful with Carolyn; she had perhaps addressed him in a sonnet, and she might go on and address him in an ode. He thought he had done nothing to deserve the one, and he would do almost anything to escape the other. She was a nice pleasant quiet girl; but nice pleasant quiet girls were beginning to do such equivocal things in poetical print!
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Cope Gets New Light on his Chum is listed on Textopian as a short story by Henry Blake Fuller, dated 1893 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Coming-of-Age, Comedy
- Length: 2,157 words
- Structure: 1 section, 31 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex character relationships and societal themes, focusing on personal growth and emotional depth.
- Drama — The narrative centers around theatrical performance and the dynamics of characters involved in drama, highlighting the impact of performance on personal identity.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly regarding gender roles and artistic expression.
- Coming-of-Age — The characters navigate personal and social challenges, reflecting on their identities and relationships as they transition into adulthood.
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American Literature · Novel · Realism · Social Commentary · Class Conflict · Urban Life · Chicago Setting · Late 19th Century · Industrialization · Immigration · Ethnicity · Identity