Cope Shall be Rescued
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships and societal expectations in late 19th-century Chicago. The story explores themes of love, class, and identity as she navigates her way through various social circles. The protagonist's struggles with her own desires and the constraints placed upon her by society serve as a backdrop for a nuanced exploration of the human condition. Through her experiences, the novel sheds light on the societal norms and expectations that governed women's lives during this period. Ultimately, the story is one of self-discovery and growth, as the protagonist learns to assert her own identity and find a sense of purpose in a world that often seemed determined to constrain her.
By Henry Blake Fuller · First published 1890 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance · 2,400 words
First lines
Next morning Cope left the house before breakfast. He had had the forethought to plead an exceptionally early engagement, and thus he avoided meeting, after the strain of the evening before, any of the various units of the household. He and Lemoyne, draping their parti-colored pajamas over the foot of the bedstead, left the chintz chamber at seven and walked out into the new day. The air was cold and tingling; the ground was white as a sheet; the sky was a strident, implacable blue. The glitter and the glare assaulted their sleepy eyes. They turned up their collars, thrust their hands deep into their pockets, and took briskly the half mile which led to their own percolator and electric toaster.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Henry Blake Fuller
- Date: 1890 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Commentary, Psychological Fiction
- Length: 2,400 words
- Structure: 1 section, 55 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and their emotional struggles, focusing on themes of love, identity, and societal expectations.
- Drama — The narrative involves interpersonal conflicts and dialogues that reveal character dynamics and emotional tensions.
- Romance — The plot centers around romantic relationships and the complications arising from them.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques social norms and expectations, particularly regarding relationships and personal fulfillment.
Tags
American Literature · Novel · Social Commentary · Gilded Age · Chicago Setting · Realism · Satire · Class Conflict · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Morality · Ethics