Strong Hearts by George Washington Cable
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"Strong Hearts" by George Washington Cable is a collection of literary tales written in the late 19th century. The book opens with a narrative that explores the intertwining themes of poetry, religion, and human experience through the stories of diverse characters, mainly focusing on their struggles and spiritual journeys. At the start of the book, the narrator introduces a character named Gregory, nicknamed "Crackedfiddle," a slim and timid young man who faced
both societal expectations and personal fears. He is depicted in a socially awkward situation, rescuing himself from a threatening dog with a combination of fear and intuition. The text sets up a philosophical backdrop, suggesting that the essence of humanity is demonstrated through the small acts of courage and virtue in everyday life. As the narrative unfolds, it discusses Gregory's unrequited love and his subsequent escapades at sea with his beloved sailboat, Sweetheart, hinting at deeper themes of isolation, redemption, and self-discovery. The combination of these characters and themes suggests that the tales will illustrate profound truths about the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Cable, George Washington, 1844-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title | Strong Hearts |
| Contents | The solitary -- The taxidermist -- The entomologist. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Lazar Liveanu and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9838 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 379 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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