Cope in Double Danger
The novel revolves around the lives of two sisters, one a socialite and the other an artist, who navigate their relationships with men and each other amidst societal pressures and personal struggles in late 19th-century Chicago. Their experiences are contrasted with those of a working-class woman who becomes embroiled in their lives, highlighting class differences and the constraints placed on women during this period. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and social status through the complex relationships between these characters, ultimately leading to tragic consequences.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1915 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama · 2,027 words
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Meanwhile Cope and Lemoyne refined daily on the details of their new ménage and applied themselves with new single-mindedness to their respective interests. Cope had found a subject for his thesis in the great field of English literature -- or, rather, in a narrow bypath which traversed one of its corners. The important thing, as he frequently reminded Lemoyne, was not the thesis itself, but the aid which it might give his future. "It will make a difference, in salary, of three or four hundred dollars," he declared.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1915 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Psychological Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary
- Length: 2,027 words
- Structure: 1 section, 62 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and themes related to personal growth, relationships, and the arts, typical of literary fiction.
- Psychological Fiction — The narrative delves into the psychological aspects of the characters, particularly their motivations and interpersonal dynamics.
- Drama — The interactions and conflicts among characters create a dramatic tension that drives the plot.
- Romance — Elements of romantic tension and relationships are central to the character development and plot progression.
Tags
American Literature · Novel · Social Commentary · Gilded Age · Chicago Setting · Class Conflict · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Romance · Tragedy · Moral Ambiguity · Social Satire