The Crime of Henry Vane: A Study with a Moral by Frederic Jesup Stimson
"The Crime of Henry Vane: A Study with a Moral" by Frederic Jesup Stimson is a fictional narrative written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Henry Vane, a young New Yorker with a flippant disposition who grapples with love and the weight of reality following the loss of his romantic interest and a series of personal tragedies. The exploration of Vane's life promises themes of folly, societal judgment, andthe moral repercussions of one's actions. The opening of the novel introduces a group of men discussing the infamous "crime" committed by Henry Vane. The men are intrigued yet unanimous in their condemnation of Vane, highlighting how he is viewed by society without understanding his backstory. The narrative then shifts to Vane himself, who is melancholic and discontent after a recent romantic rejection and reflects on his feelings of isolation. As he navigates through his internal struggles, the text begins to lay the groundwork for significant events that will shape his character and possibly lead him toward eventual redemption. Vane's emotional turmoil and search for purpose set the stage for a deeper exploration of his journey and moral reckoning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stimson, Frederic Jesup, 1855-1943 |
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| Title | The Crime of Henry Vane: A Study with a Moral |
| Original Publication | United States: Charles Scribner's Sons,1884. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Single men -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67164 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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