The Path of Duty, and Other Stories by Harriet S. Caswell

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Author Caswell, Harriet S., 1834-
Title The Path of Duty, and Other Stories
Note Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Clara Roscom, or The path of duty -- Terry Dolan -- The faithful wife -- Emma Ashton -- Thoughts on Autumn -- Wandering Davy -- Looking on the dark side -- Edward Barton -- The weary at rest -- The rainy afternoon -- The student's dream -- Uncle Ephraim -- Story of a log cabin -- Hazel-Brook farm -- Old Rufus -- The diamond ring -- The unfortunate man -- The old schoolhouse -- Arthur Sinclair -- The snow storm -- The new year -- Earnest Harwood, or The adopted son.
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Summary "The Path of Duty, and Other Stories" by Harriet S. Caswell is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the life of Clara Roscom, a young girl facing the profound loss of her father, followed by the challenges of growing up as she navigates education and the responsibilities that come with her family's changing circumstances. The narrative explores themes of duty, perseverance, and the emotional landscapes that accompany grief and personal growth. The opening of the story introduces Clara in the immediate aftermath of her father's sudden death, capturing her shock and sorrow as she processes the loss. Her mother, struggling to maintain composure for Clara's sake, becomes Clara's sole anchor as they navigate their shared grief and adjust to their new lives. As time passes, Clara begins attending school, finding success in her studies, but is always grounded by the memory of her father and the responsibility she feels to care for her mother. The narrative poignantly details her journey through loss, education, and the development of her character, setting a tone of resilience and duty that likely carries through into the subsequent stories in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Family -- Fiction
Subject Friendship -- Fiction
Subject Pastoral fiction
Subject Country life -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 18181
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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