Cope is "Entertained"
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries into an upper-class family and struggles to adapt to their social conventions. She finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her need to conform to societal expectations. The story explores themes of identity, class, and morality in late 19th-century America.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1894 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 2,171 words
First lines
Mrs. Phillips stepped to the front door to meet the half dozen young people who were cheerily coming up the walk. Cope, looking at the fallen cushions with an unseeing eye, remained within the drawing-room door to compose a further paragraph for the behoof of his correspondent in Wisconsin:
"Several girls helped entertain me. They came on as thick as spatter. One played a few things on the violin. Another set up her easel and painted a picture for us. A third wrote a poem and read it to us. And a few sophomores hung about in the background. It was all rather too much. I found myself preferring those hours together in dear old Winnebago."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Romance, Comedy
- Length: 2,171 words
- Structure: 1 section, 60 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work focuses on character development, social interactions, and introspective themes, typical of literary fiction.
- Social Commentary — The narrative critiques social norms and the dynamics of entertainment within a specific social setting.
- Drama — The interactions and dialogues among characters create a dramatic tension and exploration of personal relationships.
- Romance — There are underlying romantic tensions and character relationships that suggest elements of romance.
Tags
American Literature · Novel · Social Commentary · Satire · Comedy of Manners · Gilded Age · Upper Class · Society Novel · Marriage · Relationships · Family Dynamics · Class Conflict