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Post, Evan Merritt
Post, Evan Merrit
The silent cabin
$aNew York :$bDoubleday, Page & Co., $c1926.
Produced from the November 26, 1926 issue of Short Stories magazine.
Roger Frank and Sue Clark
"The Silent Cabin" by Evan Merritt Post is a short story written in the late 1920s. This fictional work is set against the backdrop of the rugged Alaskan wilderness during the harsh winter months. The narrative centers on themes of solitude, mortality, and the human spirit's inherent compassion. The story explores the intersection of two vastly different characters as they confront life and death in the remote, unforgiving landscape. The plot unfolds as two men, Steel and Miller, journey through the snowy terrain when they discover a cabin containing a dying man, Farrell, who has left behind a poignant last request. The story poignantly illustrates Steel's internal conflict as he grapples with the choice to abandon his selfish desires and honor Farrell’s wish for a proper burial. In a twist of fate, after committing to his choice, Steel uncovers a hidden treasure that validates his decision’s worthiness. Ultimately, the narrative reflects the values of altruism and the profound impact of respect and dignity in life’s final moments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Short stories
Alaska -- Fiction
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Category: Short Stories
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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