Affinities, and Other Stories by Mary Roberts Rinehart
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| Author | Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 1876-1958 |
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| Title | Affinities, and Other Stories |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Contents | Affinities -- The family friend -- Clara's little escapade -- The borrowed house -- Sauce for the gander. |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Mary Meehan, The Internet Archive (TIA) and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Affinities, and Other Stories" by Mary Roberts Rinehart is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The opening story, titled "Affinities," introduces a group of friends discussing the complexities of marriage and friendships with the opposite sex while engaging in a seemingly light-hearted affair. The main character, Fanny, finds herself embroiled in the dynamics of a unique picnic that may challenge the boundaries of her marriage and social reputation. The beginning of "Affinities" sets the stage for a social gathering at a country club where Fanny and her friends entertain the idea of having romantic encounters outside their marriages. The story quickly evolves from casual banter to the planning of a risky moonlit picnic with other couples, where old friendships and new affections intertwine. The interactions reveal a mix of humor, tension, and underlying complexities as Fanny navigates her feelings toward her husband, Day, and her friend, Ferd, ultimately leading the reader into an exploration of fidelity and desire. This opening effectively hooks readers into the mix of romance and social commentary that will likely pervade the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 41408 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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