02643cam a22003973u 4500 67072 UtSlPG 20260610134540.0 m cr n 260607r20221926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Doyle, Arthur Conan, 1859-1930 The Curse of Eve Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the May 1926 issue of Ainslee's magazine. Release date is 2022-01-01 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "The Curse of Eve" by Arthur Conan Doyle is a short story published in the early 20th century. This poignant work delves into themes of human emotion, personal struggle, and the profundities of life and death, particularly as they relate to childbirth. The story presents an ordinary man, Robert Johnson, who finds his life profoundly disrupted by the impending birth of his first child and the tribulations that come with it. The narrative follows Robert Johnson, a seemingly mundane outfitter, as he grapples with anxiety over his wife's difficult childbirth. His character is initially defined by his routine and mild disposition, but as the story unfolds, we witness his transformation under the weight of fear and uncertainty. Johnson's experiences reveal deep-seated emotions as he seeks the medical help of Doctor Miles, only to confront the unsettling reality of the situation when complications arise. Ultimately, the story explores the stark contrasts between fear and hope, as well as the intimate connection between Johnson and his wife, Lucy, culminating in the joy of new life despite the harrowing journey they've endured. In the end, Johnson emerges as a deeper man, profoundly affected by the night's challenges, hinting at the dual nature of suffering and joy that accompanies human existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Ainslee's Magazine Co., 1926 Short stories London (England) -- Fiction Physicians -- Fiction Medical fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction Childbirth -- Fiction Produced from the May 1926 issue of Ainslee's magazine. https://archive.org/details/sim_ainslees_1926-07_57_5 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67072 107894 107894