The Dominant Strain by Anna Chapin Ray
"The Dominant Strain" by Anna Chapin Ray is a novel written in the early 20th century. It centers around the complex emotional lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Beatrix Dane, who faces a moral dilemma when considering her relationship with Sidney Lorimer. As social expectations and personal desires intertwine, the narrative likely delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the weight of social reputation. At the start of the story, weare introduced to Beatrix, who is engaged in a light yet tense conversation with her friend Sally about Sidney Lorimer, a man of interest to Beatrix. Beatrix grapples with her feelings about him and the implications of their relationship, especially in light of rumors surrounding Lorimer's past behavior. This internal conflict is hinted at when Beatrix expresses her concerns about Lorimer’s character, revealing the underlying tensions that will unfold as the narrative progresses. The intricacies of their circle of friends and social dynamics are established, setting the tone for the exploration of personal consequences and societal expectations throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Ray, Anna Chapin, 1865-1945 |
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| Illustrator | Edwards, H. C. (Harry C.), 1868-1922 |
| LoC No. | 03012813 |
| Title | The Dominant Strain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Edwards, Woodie4 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29760 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 161 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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