Eliza by Barry Pain
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About this eBook
| Author | Pain, Barry, 1864-1928 |
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| Illustrator | Goldsmith, Wallace, 1873-1945 |
| LoC No. | 04032156 |
| Title | Eliza |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Eliza" by Barry Pain is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the lives of Eliza and her husband, presenting a humorous exploration of their domestic life and the complexities of their relationship. Through the perspective of the husband, the reader experiences the couple's interactions with each other and their attempts to navigate societal expectations, financial struggles, and personal quirks. The opening of the book establishes the husband's introspective nature as he investigates his own identity and the dynamics of his marriage. He reflects on his aspirations for a respectable life, highlighting his care for taste and decorum, although he feels challenged by Eliza's practical and sometimes opposite outlook. The narrative is marked by witty exchanges, such as the discussion about visiting cards and their significance or lack thereof, underscoring the comedic elements of misunderstanding and differing priorities in their relationship. This humorous examination of ordinary life suggests that the book will explore themes of love, identity, and the absurdities of domesticity with a light-hearted but insightful touch. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23783 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 22, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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