The Brute

Name: The Brute
Author: Frederic Arnold Kummer

By Frederic Arnold Kummer

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A married couple in modest Harlem lodgings maintain a routine of frugal ambition while the wife grows increasingly restless and conscious of aspirations unmet. An old friend returns wealthy, lavishes attention and gifts, and offers pleasures such as automobile outings and stylish comforts that awaken her hopes and vanity. Their encounters reveal tensions among loyalty, longing, social pretension, and genuine feeling, and set in motion moral and domestic complications as the characters confront desire, jealousy, and the consequences of their choices.

About the Author

Frederic Arnold Kummer

Frederic Arnold Kummer was an American author known for his contributions to science fiction and detective fiction in the early 20th century. His works often blend adventure with imaginative elements, appealing to a wide range of readers. Notable titles include "Pied Piper of Mars," which showcases his flair for speculative storytelling, and "The Blue Lights: A Detective Story," reflecting his engagement with the mystery genre. Kummer's writing is characterized by its vivid narratives and inventive plots, making him a distinctive voice in the literary landscape of his time.