The girl in the crowd by Albert Payson Terhune
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"The Girl in the Crowd" by Albert Payson Terhune is a short story written in the early 20th century, specifically during the period when social dynamics in urban settings were evolving. This narrative revolves around the life of Daisy Reynolds, an unremarkable telephone operator who finds herself captivated by the secret romance unfolding between two tenants in her building, Karl and Madeline. Set against the backdrop of a bustling New York, the
story explores themes of longing, disillusionment, and the complexities of love in the context of societal expectations. In the story, Daisy's mundane life shifts as she becomes an eavesdropper in the love affair of Karl and Madeline, a couple beset with challenges stemming from familial disapproval. Initially enchanted by their romance, Daisy’s perspective changes drastically when she discovers the dark truth about Madeline's marital status. When faced with the reality of betrayal, Daisy resolves to intervene, ultimately risking her job to protect Madeline from her vengeful husband. The climax reveals the stark contrast between illusion and reality and culminates in Daisy’s decision to leave the telecommunication job, choosing to return to the bustling environment of the exchange where she feels more alive. The story compellingly examines the emotional turmoil of both Daisy and the lovers, concluding with a reflection on the moral complexities of love and fidelity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Terhune, Albert Payson, 1872-1942 |
|---|---|
| Title | The girl in the crowd |
| Original Publication | United States: The Story-Press Corporation,1917. |
| Series Title | Produced from the October 1917 issue of Blue Book magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Telephone operators -- Fiction |
| Subject | Eavesdropping -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69030 |
| Release Date | Sep 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 9, 2022 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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