Old Lady Number 31 by Louise Forsslund
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"Old Lady Number 31" by Louise Forsslund is a poignant novel set in the early 20th century. The story revolves around an elderly couple, Angeline and Abraham, who find themselves in a precarious financial situation leading them to auction off their possessions and take separate paths into assisted living facilities. This evokes themes of love, dignity, aging, and the societal perceptions of the elderly. The opening of the book introduces Angeline as
she grapples with the loss of her belongings, reflecting on the significance of each item sold and the love she shares with her husband. Despite the heartache of their impending separation due to financial distress, Angeline's resolve shines through as she clings to a sense of pride and resourcefulness. The couple's interactions reveal their deep, enduring bond despite the hardships they face, setting the stage for a heartfelt exploration of their lives as they navigate the challenges of old age and societal expectations within the confines of their new homes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Forsslund, Louise, 1873-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Old Lady Number 31 |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Long Island (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poor -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older people -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10087 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-10087-6 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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