Southern Hearts by Florence Hull Winterburn
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"Southern Hearts" by Florence Hull Winterburn is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives delve into the complexities of Southern life, focusing on themes of love, marriage, and the challenges of familial relationships. The characters are often placed in situations where societal expectations and personal desires clash, particularly exploring the lives of women navigating their roles within marriage and friendship. The opening of "Southern Hearts" introduces us
to Mrs. Linda Meeks, a delicate yet determined woman reflecting on her marriage with Mr. Meeks after a quarrel. Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Virginia mountains, the story unfolds as Linda grapples with her husband's domineering nature and her own feelings of frustration and conflict. While conversing with her friend Louise, Linda's internal struggle is highlighted, revealing her discontent and longing for a deeper emotional connection in her marriage. The dynamic between the two women sets the stage for exploring themes of sisterhood, the expectations of married life, and the societal norms that dictate their responses to personal grievances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Winterburn, Florence Hull, 1858- |
|---|---|
| Title | Southern Hearts |
| Contents | When love enslaves -- The wife of Lothario -- Peter Weaver -- A halt at dawn -- Pink and black -- Mrs. May's private income -- The laziest girl in Virginia -- An awakening -- Apple blossoms. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charlene Taylor, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Southern States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47721 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-47721-3 |
| Release Date | Dec 20, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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