A Love Story Reversed by Edward Bellamy
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"A Love Story Reversed" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written during the late 19th century. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and gender roles through the lens of its main characters, Maud Elliott and Arthur Burton. The story unfolds in a small New England city and highlights the complexities and frustrations faced by women in expressing their affections within the constraints of their time. The novel follows Maud Elliott,
a shy and reserved young woman deeply in love with her acquaintance, Arthur Burton. In a bold move inspired by her friend Lucy, who encourages women to express their feelings, Maud confesses her love for Arthur. However, her revelation does not initially yield the desired outcome. Arthur, taken aback, does not reciprocate her feelings right away, leading to a complex relationship marked by friendship and misunderstanding. As the narrative progresses, Arthur gradually realizes the depth of his affection for Maud, culminating in a heartfelt acknowledgment of his love. The story intricately weaves the dynamics of love and societal judgments, ultimately highlighting the transformative power of open communication between men and women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Love Story Reversed 1898 |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 22711 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-22711-5 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Last Update | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 485 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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