The Last Rose of Summer by Rupert Hughes
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About this eBook
| Creator | Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956 |
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| Title | The Last Rose of Summer |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Last Rose of Summer" by Rupert Hughes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of beauty, aging, and unfulfilled dreams through the lives of several characters, particularly focusing on the contrast between youth and the passage of time. The narrative primarily revolves around Deborah Larrabee, an aging spinster who has always felt overlooked in life due to her lack of physical beauty. Set against the backdrop of a social gathering in Carthage, the plot unfolds as the tensions between appearances and realities play out among the old friends, Josie and Birdaline, who are now mothers and represent the beauty of their youth. While Deborah harbors deep-seated feelings of inadequacy, she gradually experiences a transformation through her connection with Newt Meldrum, a man who sees her in a different light and recognizes her worth beyond her appearance. The story culminates in Deborah's internal struggle with her identity and her eventual acceptance of love, challenging the societal expectations placed upon her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Single women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older women -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40016 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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