Cope in Danger Anew

Cope in Danger Anew

The novel revolves around the lives of a group of wealthy Americans living in Paris during the late 19th century. The story centers on the character of Mrs. Cope, who finds herself at the center of a scandal when her husband's infidelity becomes public knowledge. As the news spreads, Mrs. Cope is forced to navigate the complexities of high society and confront the consequences of her husband's actions. Meanwhile, she must also contend with her own feelings of guilt, shame, and betrayal. Throughout the novel, Fuller explores themes of social class, morality, and the constraints placed on women in a patriarchal society. The story is a commentary on the hypocrisies and superficialities of high society, as well as the limited options available to women during this time period. The novel's title, "Cope in Danger Anew," suggests that Mrs. Cope must find a way to cope with her new circumstances and navigate the dangers that lie ahead. The story is a nuanced exploration of the human experience, delving into the complexities of relationships, identity, and social status.

By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1894 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Romance · 2,786 words

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A similar satisfaction came to prevail in University circles, and in the lesser circle which Cope had formed outside. His own classroom, after a week, became a different place. There had been some disposition to take a facetious view of Cope's adventure. His class had felt him as cool and rather stiff, and comment would not be stayed. One bright girl thought he had spoiled a good suit of clothes for nothing. The boys, who knew how much clothes cost, and how much every suit counted, put their comment on a different basis. The more serious among them went no further, indeed, than to say that if a man had found himself making a mistake, the sooner he got out of it the better. For weeks this affair of Cope's had hung over the blackboard like a dim tapestry. Now it was gone; and when he tabulated in chalk the Elizabethan dramatists or the Victorian novelists there was nothing to prevent his students from seeing them.

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American Literature · Novel · Social Commentary · Gilded Age · Chicago Setting · Class Conflict · Industrialization · Urbanization · Immigration · Ethnicity · Identity · Coming of Age

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