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Egerton, George
1859
1945
Bright, Mary Chavelita Dunne
Dunne, Mary Chavelita
Clairmonte, Mary Chavelita
Beardsley, Aubrey
1872
1898
Keynotes
$aBoston :$bRoberts Brothers, $c1894.
A cross line -- Now spring has come -- The spell of the white elf -- A little gray glove -- An empty frame -- Under northern sky: How Marie Larsen exorcised a demon. A shadow's slant. An ebb tide.
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"Keynotes" by George Egerton is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The work explores themes of femininity, personal struggle, and the complexities of human relationships, often through the lens of various female characters navigating their identities and societal expectations. The narratives delve into women's emotional lives and their desires for love, freedom, and self-expression. The opening of "Keynotes" presents a vivid vignette where a woman reflects on the incongruity of a man's singing against the backdrop of nature's beauty. This scene captures her blend of distaste and amusement, setting the tone for her complex character, who is intertwined with nature and imaginative thoughts. As she engages in conversation with a man who shows interest in fishing, their interaction reveals her multifaceted personality, which combines allure and intellectual independence. The dialogue hints at deeper themes concerning gender dynamics, attraction, and the intensity of female desire. This opening serves as an introduction to the stories that follow, likely exploring similar emotional and social complexities in the lives of different women. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/keynotes00egerrich/page/n7/mode/2up
20240309060714egerton
1894
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Reading ease score: 77.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Sex role -- Fiction
Women -- Fiction
Short stories, Australian
Feminist fiction, Australian
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Category: Short Stories
Category: British Literature
Category: Gender & Sexuality Studies
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