Homo by Francis Hopkinson Smith
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| Author | Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915 |
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| Title |
Homo 1909 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Homo" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a narrative work that likely falls within the realm of fiction, specifically exploring themes of love, betrayal, and moral consequence. Written during the early 20th century, the text invites readers into a layered exploration of human nature and primal instincts, set against the backdrop of both Parisian society and the African wilderness. The story unfolds through a conversation among a group of friends in a cozy salon, ultimately led by the character Bayard, who recounts his experience with a young Belgian officer embroiled in a destructive love affair. This man, filled with guilt over a woman who has left him, finds himself in dire straits in the African jungle, where the brutality of nature strips him of civilization’s comforts and forces him to confront his primal self. The tale culminates in tragedy when, following a series of harrowing events, the officer takes his own life, leaving behind a grieving companion who reflects on the consequences of desire and the nature of forgiveness. The narrative ultimately suggests that there are more profound forces at play in human existence than mere revenge, emphasizing the impact of love, loss, and redemption. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23694 |
| Release Date | Dec 3, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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