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Short Stories: A Magazine of Fact and Fiction. Vol. V, No. 2, Mar. 1891
Deceptions: a matrimonial study -- Etchings: frozen -- A deputy governor's wooing -- Etchings: the sad hour -- Abrum, Ca'line and Asphalt -- Etchings: afterward -- The man who never was found -- Etchings: the old violinist -- The devils in heaven -- The races on the Neva -- Etchings: the ferryman -- The players at the chess -- Etchings: go lead the horse in! -- Two afternoons -- Following the sea -- Etchings: Jeannette -- In the house of Suddhoo -- Etchings: the husking bee -- My baboon bedfellow -- Professor Jovanny's funeral -- Etchings: that door -- Among the Aoulâd Naîel -- Etchings: comfort -- Timmy Mulligan's rally -- The goblin barber.
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"Short Stories: A Magazine of Fact and Fiction. Vol. V, No. 2, Mar. 1891" by Various is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century." This magazine features a rich array of narratives that spans various genres, including psychological dramas, romantic tales, and poignant reflections on life. Among the highlighted pieces is "Deceptions: A Matrimonial Study," which introduces the main characters Gemma and Luigo Marchis, exploring themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations in the context of wealth and age disparity. "The opening of the magazine introduces "Deceptions: A Matrimonial Study," where Gemma, an 18-year-old bride full of aspirations, is married to Luigo Marchis, a 47-year-old banker." The story sets the stage for a complex relationship dynamic, highlighting Gemma's initial excitement and apparent contentment with her marriage that offers her a luxurious life. However, it subtly hints at the underlying tensions formed by their age gap and societal perceptions, presenting a deep psychological study of their contrasting desires and the implications of wealth on personal happiness. Both characters navigate the social expectations of their marriage and face internal conflicts as they adjust to their new realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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