The Cold Snap by Edward Bellamy
"The Cold Snap" by Edward Bellamy is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The book explores the extreme challenges and psychological impacts of a severe winter cold wave on a New England family. As the characters encounter increasingly harsh weather, their struggle to survive and the changes in their dynamics highlight the fragility of human existence in the face of nature's extremes. The story begins with an ordinary familyexperiencing the coldest winter day, leading to a night of escalating fears as temperatures drop to unprecedented levels. The family's members, including the narrator, his wife, and siblings, gather in their home, helpless against the clamorous cold outside. Their conversations reflect growing anxiety as they face discomfort and the threat of the extreme conditions. When an unexpected crisis unfolds, the family turns to each other for warmth and support, ultimately realizing the power of reassurance and unity amidst existential dread. The narrative culminates in their collective endurance, emphasizing themes of resilience, the human spirit, and the significance of familial bonds, even under dire circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cold Snap 1898 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22715 |
| Release Date | Sep 21, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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