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Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
1809
1885
Arthur, Timothy Shay
Uncle Herbert
Herbert, Uncle
Home Lights and Shadows
Rights and wrongs -- The humbled Pharisee -- Romance and reality -- Both to blame -- It's none of my business -- The mother's promise -- The two husbands -- Visiting as neighbors -- Not at home -- The fatal error -- Following the fashions -- A dollar on the conscience -- Aunt Mary's suggestion -- Helping the poor -- Common people -- Making a sensation -- Something for a cold -- The portrait -- Very poor.
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"Home Lights and Shadows" by T. S. Arthur is a social commentary and fiction work likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative delves into domestic life and the complexities of marriage, exploring themes of duty, selfishness, and the interplay between rights of individuals within the home. A central figure, Mrs. Barbara Uhler, embodies the emotional struggles of a wife grappling with her independence and the expectations placed upon her by her husband, Mr. Herman Uhler. The beginning of the book introduces the Uhlers, highlighting tensions between Mrs. Uhler’s desires for autonomy and her husband’s expectations of her domestic role. Initially, they are engaged in a heated discussion that sets the stage for their conflicting perspectives on marriage and responsibilities. Mrs. Uhler rebuffs her husband's authority, while Mr. Uhler confronts the challenges of providing for a household that seems increasingly unmanageable. As their relationship deteriorates under the weight of misunderstandings and societal pressures, the couple navigates the shadows of marital strife illuminated by brief moments of love and reconciliation, presenting a poignant exploration of both personal and relational transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories
American fiction -- 19th century
Domestic fiction
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Category: American Literature
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