Comrades by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps
"Comrades" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal lives, focusing on the relationship between a veteran, Reuben Oak, and his devoted wife, Patience. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Memorial Day, emphasizing the memories of past conflicts and the poignant realities faced by aging soldiers. The story revolves around Reuben, an elderlyveteran, grappling with his physical decline and the emotional weight of remembrance on Memorial Day. As he prepares to honor the comrades he has lost, his wife, Patience, stands steadfastly beside him, representing both his greatest support and the sacrifices inherent in their life together. Their interactions reveal a deep-seated love and enduring companionship, underscored by grief for their deceased son, Tommy, and the shared burdens of their past. Ultimately, the novel culminates in a powerful act of remembrance, wherein Reuben finds profound meaning in his duty to honor the fallen. In doing so, the narrative poignantly depicts the intersections of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of those who have served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Phelps, Elizabeth Stuart, 1844-1911 |
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| Illustrator | Smith, Howard E. (Howard Everett), 1885-1970 |
| Title | Comrades |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Older people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Connecticut -- Fiction |
| Subject | Veterans -- United States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Memorial Day -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34255 |
| Release Date | Nov 8, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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