Their Double Dreams, And the Curious Things that Befell Them Therein; Being the Rosicrucian's Story Randolph, Paschal Beverly 1825-1874 creator text utu 2011 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Tom Clark and His Wife" by Paschal Beverly Randolph is a fictional narrative written in the mid-19th century. The story explores the troubled marriage between Thomas W. Clark and his wife, Betsey, delving into themes of love, dissatisfaction, and the existential struggles of both characters. In the backdrop of their tumultuous relationship, the book is framed within a mystical context involving the Rosicrucians, suggesting that deeper philosophical and spiritual principles may govern their lives. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Tom Clark, a man deeply unhappy in his marriage, who expresses regret for his life choices. Following a heated argument with his wife, he reflects on their miserable existence, wishing for love and companionship elsewhere. Meanwhile, Betsey also ruminates on her frustrations about their life together, revealing that both characters entertain dark thoughts of murder against one another. This shared contemplation of violence sets a grim tone, highlighting the depths of their discontent while foreshadowing the intertwining of their fates as they navigate the realms of desire, guilt, and the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2011-02-23 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.) Original publication data not identified Rosicrucians -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35366 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35366 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133816.0 35366