Active Service by Stephen Crane

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Author Crane, Stephen, 1871-1900
Title Active Service
Summary "Active Service" by Stephen Crane is a novel written during the late 19th century. The book explores themes of love, conflict, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the character of Marjory Wainwright, who grapples with her feelings for Rufus Coleman, a man her father disapproves of due to his reckless nature and dubious profession. The narrative unfolds in a backdrop of academic life and societal expectations, presenting a rich landscape for the exploration of these themes. The opening of "Active Service" establishes a tense dynamic between Marjory Wainwright and her father, an elderly professor, as she reveals her desire to marry Rufus Coleman. The professor's vehement disapproval and arguments against Coleman's suitability as a husband create an emotionally charged atmosphere. Marjory's initial hesitance soon gives way to resolve as she faces her father's expectations. The conversation reveals deep familial ties and the struggle between parental control and youthful desires. The complexity of Marjory's emotions and the drama surrounding her engagement to Coleman is framed within the professor's scholarly environment, hinting at broader themes of societal norms versus personal happiness that will likely develop as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Greece -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2364
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 3, 2015
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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