Mother
Owen Wister
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Description
Owen Wister's long story first appeared anonymously in 1901, in a house-party volume by several authors. He remodelled it for separate publication in 1907. The dedication jokes to his favorite broker that Mr. Beverly is not meant for him. A house party frames the tale, as guests take turns telling stories.
Handsome young Richard Field offers no invention, but a true chapter from his own life. A lovely, innocent girl is its heroine. His wife Ethel protests: he has never confessed this episode to her. The company insists, and the middle-aged listeners lean in, hungry for a love story they can no longer live themselves.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Owen Wister |
|---|---|
| COLLECTION | BOOKS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 50 KB |
| LICENSE | PUBLIC_DOMAIN |
| RIGHTS | PUBLIC DOMAIN |
| SOURCE | Project Gutenberg |