A book of dear dead women by Edna Worthley Underwood
"A Book of Dear Dead Women" by Edna Worthley Underwood is a collection of fictional narratives woven through various historical and romantic settings written in the early 20th century. The book features multiple tales, with the opening chapter presenting Countess Tatjana Tschaska, who narrates her experiences as a Polish noblewoman during the early 19th century, capturing tensions surrounding Poland's fate amidst European conflicts and her impending marriage. The collection seems to explore
themes of love, loss, and the interplay of personal aspirations within the broader context of history. The opening of the book introduces readers to Countess Tatjana as she reflects on the beauty of her homeland and the complexities of her situation. Through her diary entries, readers witness her hopes, fears, and the pressure to marry, all while historical events unfold around her. She grapples with the lingering shadow of the Massacre of Praga and the political aspirations that entwine her family legacy with the fate of her nation. As autumn arrives and the political landscape changes with the rise of Napoleon, Tatjana's narrative becomes increasingly intertwined with her passionate yet uncertain future. The richness of her emotional depth against a backdrop of war and ambition sets a compelling stage for this collection's exploration of the lives of women shaped by the tides of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Underwood, Edna Worthley, 1873-1961 |
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| LoC No. | 11005998 |
| Title | A book of dear dead women |
| Original Publication | Boston: Little, Brown & Company, 1909, copyright 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | "The painter of dead women" reprinted from the Smart set for January, 1910. |
| Contents | One of Napoleon's loves -- The painter of dead women -- The mirror of La Granja -- Liszt's Concerto Pathétique -- Sister Seraphine -- The sacred relics of Saint Euthymius -- The Opal Isles -- The house of gauze -- The King. |
| Credits | The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, American |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75516 |
| Release Date | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1436 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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