Project Gutenberg 2007-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 93 Aldrich, Thomas Bailey 1836 1907 Aldrich, T. B. (Thomas Bailey) A Struggle For Life Produced by David Widger "A Struggle For Life" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich is a short story written in the late 19th century. The narrative combines elements of psychological exploration and drama, delving into the themes of love and the human experience. Set against the backdrop of Boston, the story unfolds as an encounter leads to a fascinating tale that interweaves personal struggle and the contemplation of life's deeper meanings. The story begins with a chance meeting between the narrator and a mysterious gentleman in Boston Common. This encounter sparks curiosity about the man's past, leading the narrator's friend, Mr. H------, to recount the tale of Philip Wentworth. Wentworth's life is shaken by the sudden death of his beloved, Julie, and takes a dark turn when he inadvertently finds himself locked in her family's tomb during her funeral. As he grapples with the specter of despair and the fragility of life, he confronts isolation and existential reflection. Ultimately, it is revealed that his entombment lasted a brief hour and twenty minutes, yet the profound emotional and psychological toll of that experience leaves an indelible impression on both Wentworth and the narrator. The narrative cleverly explores how time and perception can distort reality, emphasizing the struggle for life amidst despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: American Literature 51963 2025-07-09T14:33:41.006012 text/html 48624 2021-02-24T22:21:45 text/html 88182 2025-07-09T14:33:44.519991 application/epub+zip 86965 2025-07-09T14:33:42.543025 application/epub+zip 86965 2025-07-09T14:33:41.551035 application/epub+zip 169585 2025-07-09T14:33:45.977998 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 163153 2025-07-09T14:33:43.944010 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 139115 2022-09-11T05:11:28.615539 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 42864 2025-07-09T14:33:40.776025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42738 2018-03-03T15:21:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42513 2007-11-06T13:32:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 42504 2007-11-06T13:32:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23163 2025-07-09T14:33:46.101983 application/rdf+xml 12735 2025-07-09T14:33:42.031016 image/jpeg 3441 2025-07-09T14:33:41.790993 image/jpeg 17173 2018-03-19T12:21:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 17107 2007-11-06T13:32:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 18518 2021-02-24T22:21:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 17079 2007-11-06T13:32:34 application/octet-stream application/zip 85231 2025-07-09T14:33:41.013070 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia