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Title: The Woman in the Alcove
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Summary: "The Woman in the Alcove" by Jennette Lee is a novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the complexities of love, identity, and social expectations through the life of Eldridge Walcott, a businessman who becomes unexpectedly captivated by the secretive dual existence of his wife, Rosalind. The story explores themes of personal transformation and emotional awakening, as Eldridge grapples with the realization that his once-familiar wife holds deeper layers of beauty and desire than he previously acknowledged. At the start of the novel, Eldridge Walcott visits Merwin’s café for business purposes but stumbles upon a surprising sight—his wife, Rosalind, elegantly dressed and enjoying herself in a social environment that starkly contrasts with the drab reality of their home life. As he watches her, Eldridge experiences a whirlwind of emotions, from confusion to unexpected admiration. The initial encounter sets the tone for Eldridge’s journey of self-discovery, forcing him to reconcile his mundane existence with his yearning for a more passionate connection with Rosalind. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the alcove not only serves as a physical space but also symbolizes the hidden parts of identity and intimacy that couples often overlook in their day-to-day lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Lee, Jennette, 1860-1951
Illustrator: Becher, Arthur E., 1877-1960
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 51989
Published: May 3, 2016
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Woman in the Alcove
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
Summary: "The Woman in the Alcove" by Jennette Lee is a novel written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the complexities of love, identity, and social expectations through the life of Eldridge Walcott, a businessman who becomes unexpectedly captivated by the secretive dual existence of his wife, Rosalind. The story explores themes of personal transformation and emotional awakening, as Eldridge grapples with the realization that his once-familiar wife holds deeper layers of beauty and desire than he previously acknowledged. At the start of the novel, Eldridge Walcott visits Merwin’s café for business purposes but stumbles upon a surprising sight—his wife, Rosalind, elegantly dressed and enjoying herself in a social environment that starkly contrasts with the drab reality of their home life. As he watches her, Eldridge experiences a whirlwind of emotions, from confusion to unexpected admiration. The initial encounter sets the tone for Eldridge’s journey of self-discovery, forcing him to reconcile his mundane existence with his yearning for a more passionate connection with Rosalind. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes clear that the alcove not only serves as a physical space but also symbolizes the hidden parts of identity and intimacy that couples often overlook in their day-to-day lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 92.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Lee, Jennette, 1860-1951
Illustrator: Becher, Arthur E., 1877-1960
Illustrator: Keller, Arthur Ignatius, 1866-1924
EBook No.: 51989
Published: May 3, 2016
Downloads: 103
Language: English
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.