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Soares, Rae
1888
1955
Soares, Antonio Rae
08020862
Cupid and the law : $b a collection of short stories
$aUnited States :$bThe Hawaiian Gazette Co., Ltd., $c1908.
A deal in opium -- A modern Evangeline -- Cupid and the law -- The new magnetic healer -- In the valley of teeth -- The raid at Punchbowl -- A change of opinion -- A fatal excursion.
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"Cupid and the Law: A Collection of Short Stories" by Rae Soares is a compilation of fictional narratives that explores various human experiences and moral dilemmas, likely written in the early 20th century. Set against a backdrop that includes Hawaii and touches on themes such as love, sacrifice, and societal norms, the collection features both comedic and tragic elements as characters navigate their personal lives and relationships." The stories within this collection delve into a range of characters and scenarios, showcasing the complexities of love and the law. For instance, in "A Deal in Opium," Ah Pung, a smuggler, enlists the help of a sailor, Sam Roberts, to navigate legal complications while pursuing romance with his daughter, Kealoha. In "Cupid and the Law," the narrative discusses the challenges faced by a husband who ultimately betrays his faithful wife when fortune tempts him with a new love. Each tale conveys the nuanced relationship between desire, morality, and the sometimes harsh realities of human choices, drawing on cultural elements specific to Hawaii and broader human themes that resonate across different settings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/cupidlawcollecti00soar
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Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories, American
American fiction -- 20th century
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