The Shadowy Third, and Other Stories by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
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"The Shadowy Third, and Other Stories" by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships through richly crafted narratives that reflect the emotional states and psychological dilemmas of its characters. In the opening story, "The Shadowy Third," we are introduced to Margaret Randolph, a young nurse who is smitten with the
charismatic surgeon Roland Maradick, while navigating the delicate dynamics of his troubled marriage to Mrs. Maradick, who experiences haunting hallucinations regarding their deceased child. The opening of the tale unfolds as Margaret receives an urgent call to care for Mrs. Maradick, who is portrayed as a sweet yet fragile figure trapped in a web of mental delusions about her child’s ghost. Meanwhile, she is drawn to the allure and magnetism of her employer's husband, Dr. Maradick. As Margaret prepares to step into this emotionally charged situation, the complexity of her feelings becomes evident, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict and the exploration of her loyalty amidst the shadows of Mrs. Maradick’s sorrow and the potential darkness lurking behind Dr. Maradick's charm. The narrative emphasizes the tension between reality and perception, hinting at deeper layers of psychological intricacies that will engage readers throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Abbott, Elenore Plaisted, 1876-1935 |
| LoC No. | 23017163 |
| Title | The Shadowy Third, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The shadowy third -- Dare's gift -- The past -- Whispering leaves -- A point in morals -- The difference -- Jordan's end. |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark from page images digitized by the Google Books Library Project (books.google.com) and generously made available by HathiTrust Digital Library (www.hathitrust.org/) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | American fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 59015 |
| Release Date | Mar 5, 2019 |
| Last Update | Apr 17, 2019 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 448 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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