02346cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500130015426400510016730000470021833600260026533700260029133800360031750000310035350800260038452012340041053400450164465300180168965300300170765300280173765300270176565300410179265300280183370000510186185600430191299900170195534255UtSlPG20260610133800.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPhelps, Elizabeth Stuart,d1844-191110aComrades 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-11-08  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Comrades" by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the impact of war on personal lives, focusing on the relationship between a veteran, Reuben Oak, and his devoted wife, Patience. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of Memorial Day, emphasizing the memories of past conflicts and the poignant realities faced by aging soldiers.  The story revolves around Reuben, an elderly veteran, grappling with his physical decline and the emotional weight of remembrance on Memorial Day. As he prepares to honor the comrades he has lost, his wife, Patience, stands steadfastly beside him, representing both his greatest support and the sacrifices inherent in their life together. Their interactions reveal a deep-seated love and enduring companionship, underscored by grief for their deceased son, Tommy, and the shared burdens of their past. Ultimately, the novel culminates in a powerful act of remembrance, wherein Reuben finds profound meaning in his duty to honor the fallen. In doing so, the narrative poignantly depicts the intersections of love, loss, and the indomitable spirit of those who have served. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aShort stories  aMarried people -- Fiction  aOlder people -- Fiction  aConnecticut -- Fiction  aVeterans -- United States -- Fiction  aMemorial Day -- Fiction1 aSmith, Howard E.q(Howard Everett),d1885-197040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34255  c75101d75101