The Web of Life by Robert Herrick

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Author Herrick, Robert, 1868-1938
Title The Web of Life
Note Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Susan Skinner, Eric Eldred and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Web of Life" by Robert Herrick is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a hospital setting where a young surgeon, Dr. Sommers, is faced with the urgent case of a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The narrative introduces the complexities of human relationships, particularly focusing on the man's wife, Mrs. Preston, who is emotionally entangled with her husband despite the turmoil he has caused in her life. The opening of the book reveals a tense atmosphere in the hospital as Dr. Sommers prepares to operate on the gravely injured patient. The scene is captured through the interactions of the hospital staff, highlighting the tensions and emotions surrounding the case. Mrs. Preston presents a poignant figure, torn between her duty as a wife and her desire to escape the pain inflicted by her husband's reckless lifestyle. As the surgeon grapples with the critical situation, the story begins to unfold themes of love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life, setting the stage for an exploration of the interconnected lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction
Subject Surgeons -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 7828
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 19, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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