Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches by Ruth McEnery Stuart

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Author Stuart, Ruth McEnery, 1856-1917
Title Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches
Note Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Moriah's mourning -- An optical dilemma -- The second Mrs. Slimm -- Apollo Belvedere. A Christmas episode of the plantation -- Nearest of kin (On the plantation) -- The deacon's medicine -- Two gentlemen of leisure -- The Rev. Jordan White's three glances -- Lady. A monologue of the cow-pen -- A pulpit orator -- An Easter symbol. A monologue of the plantation -- Christmas at the Trimbles' -- A minor chord.
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Summary "Moriah's Mourning and Other Half-Hour Sketches" by Ruth McEnery Stuart is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The sketches revolve around life in the plantation communities, focusing on the humorous and poignant experiences of African American characters, particularly reflecting on their customs, relationships, and societal norms. The opening story introduces Moriah, a widow who, despite her recent loss, becomes the topic of lively gossip when she announces her intention to remarry just a month after her husband's death. At the start of the collection, the stage is set through Moriah's character, who embodies a strong sense of individuality and resilience. The narrative follows her decision to marry Pete, a widower, emphasizing the community's reactions to her quick transition from mourning to new beginnings. Moriah’s pragmatic and humorous approach to grief reveals the nuanced dynamics of love, loss, and social expectations among the plantation folk. The blend of humor and social commentary in these opening pages suggests that the collection will explore deeper themes of mortality, relationship dynamics, and cultural practices in a light-hearted yet insightful manner. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Louisiana -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Subject Plantation life -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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