TY  - BOOK
AU  - Doyle,Arthur Conan
TI  - The Curse of Eve
T2  - Produced from the May 1926 issue of Ainslee's magazine
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2022///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Short stories
KW  - London (England) -- Fiction
KW  - Physicians -- Fiction
KW  - Medical fiction
KW  - Husband and wife -- Fiction
KW  - Childbirth -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2022-01-01; Roger Frank and Sue Clark; Originally published; United States: Ainslee's Magazine Co., 1926
N2  - "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.)
UR  - https://archive.org/details/sim_ainslees_1926-07_57_5
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67072
ER  -