A Reaping by E. F. Benson
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"A Reaping" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative appears to explore themes of human relationships, introspection, and the interplay between life and death through the lens of its main characters, including individuals grappling with health issues and existential dilemmas. The story begins with a dinner conversation that highlights different attitudes toward health and mortality, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these topics.
The opening of the book introduces us to a narrator reflecting on a dinner conversation with two friends: one obsessed with health and illness, while the other faces her incurable condition with a cheerful acceptance. This juxtaposition raises questions about the nature of life, suffering, and the human condition. As the narrator engages with their discussions, he finds himself drawn into thoughts about the value of life and the significance of everyday moments, contrasting the trivialities of health worries with the magnificence of music and art. The tone alternates between humor and philosophical musing, setting up a complex exploration of character dynamics and the exploration of existential themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Reaping |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Youth and death -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58202 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 308 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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