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Set during the holiday season, the story follows Myra and her husband Oswald as they return to their hometown of Parthia, Illinois, before heading to New York City. Here, they engage with relatives and friends, exploring themes of jealousy, infatuation, and social status. Myra grapples with feelings of sadness and scorn regarding her own circumstances, while Nellie witnesses familial tensions among the Henshawes. As the narrative unfolds, the characters navigate complex relationships against the backdrop of festive gatherings and personal struggles.
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My Mortal Enemy, Willa Cather
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- My Mortal Enemy
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Willa Cather
- Publisher
- Ancient Wisdom Publications
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 62
- ISBN13
- 9781957990989
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Classics, Short Stories, Relationships, American Literature, 20th century, Society, Novellas, Marriage, New York, America, Teens, Loss, Disillusionment
- Rating
- 3.85 out of 5
- Description
- Set during the holiday season, the story follows Myra and her husband Oswald as they return to their hometown of Parthia, Illinois, before heading to New York City. Here, they engage with relatives and friends, exploring themes of jealousy, infatuation, and social status. Myra grapples with feelings of sadness and scorn regarding her own circumstances, while Nellie witnesses familial tensions among the Henshawes. As the narrative unfolds, the characters navigate complex relationships against the backdrop of festive gatherings and personal struggles.