02028cam a22003253u 4500 40016 UtSlPG 20260610133921.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hughes, Rupert, 1872-1956 The Last Rose of Summer Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-17 Produced by Al Haines "The Last Rose of Summer" by Rupert Hughes is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of beauty, aging, and unfulfilled dreams through the lives of several characters, particularly focusing on the contrast between youth and the passage of time. The narrative primarily revolves around Deborah Larrabee, an aging spinster who has always felt overlooked in life due to her lack of physical beauty. Set against the backdrop of a social gathering in Carthage, the plot unfolds as the tensions between appearances and realities play out among the old friends, Josie and Birdaline, who are now mothers and represent the beauty of their youth. While Deborah harbors deep-seated feelings of inadequacy, she gradually experiences a transformation through her connection with Newt Meldrum, a man who sees her in a different light and recognizes her worth beyond her appearance. The story culminates in Deborah's internal struggle with her identity and her eventual acceptance of love, challenging the societal expectations placed upon her. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Single women -- Fiction Older women -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40016 80855 80855