Ellice Quentin, and other stories

Name: Ellice Quentin, and other stories
Author: Julian Hawthorne

By Julian Hawthorne

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A set of five short narratives offers concentrated studies of pride, desire, and social pretension through tightly compressed scenes and character-focused episodes. The stories trace private passions and jealousies as they collide with family obligations, financial strain, and class anxieties, alternating moments of tenderness with cutting irony. Characters who present a cool exterior are gradually revealed as vulnerable or capricious, and the prose emphasizes concision and psychological observation, moving between subtle emotional crises, ironic reversals, and occasional melodramatic touches to show how vanity and suppressed longing shape choices and consequences.

About the Author

Julian Hawthorne

Julian Hawthorne (1846-1934) was an American author and journalist, known for his diverse literary contributions that spanned novels, short stories, and essays. As the son of the renowned writer Nathaniel Hawthorne, Julian carved out his own niche in literature, exploring themes of romance, adventure, and social commentary. His notable works include "Bressant: A Novel" and "Dust: A Novel," which reflect his keen insight into human nature and society. In addition to fiction, he wrote extensively on American history, as seen in his comprehensive work, "The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910." Hawthorne's writings continue to be appreciated for their narrative style and depth.