The Comings of Cousin Ann by Emma Speed Sampson
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| Author | Sampson, Emma Speed, 1868-1947 |
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| Title | The Comings of Cousin Ann |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Comings of Cousin Ann" by Emma Speed Sampson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character of Cousin Ann Peyton, a once-beautiful Southern belle who is now an elderly woman traveling from one relative’s home to another, seeking hospitality in a world that seems increasingly indifferent to her presence. The story explores themes of family, aging, and social status through the lens of Cousin Ann's experiences with her relatives. The opening of the novel introduces Ryeville, a quaint town in Kentucky, and its aging residents, among whom the old veterans of the Civil War share stories on a porch. As the inhabitants gossip, they express both affection and slight derision for Cousin Ann, who is viewed as a burden by some of her more privileged relatives, like the Bucknors. The narrative sets a tone that combines nostalgia with the bittersweet nature of Cousin Ann’s visits, as she navigates the changing perceptions of kinship and the complexities of family ties. Judith, a forward and energetic young woman, appears to garner attention as well, hinting at potential interactions between the younger generation and the aging Cousin Ann amid the ongoing family dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Cousins -- Fiction |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Hospitality -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28439 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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