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100 1 _aThanet, Octave,
_d1850-1934
245 1 0 _aStories of a Western Town
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2001
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2001-12-01
505 0 _aThe besetment of Kurt Lieders -- The face of failure -- Tommy and Thomas -- Mother Emeritus -- An assisted providence -- Harry Lossing.
508 _aProduced by Judy Boss, and David Widger
520 _a"Stories of a Western Town" by Octave Thanet is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The narratives take place in a small Western town and revolve around various characters and their everyday lives, exploring themes such as personal struggles, human relationships, and social dynamics. The first story introduces us to Kurt Lieders, an aging cabinetmaker dealing with existential despair and the impact of his life choices on his wife, Thekla. The opening of the book presents a poignant scene where Thekla Lieders rushes anxiously to seek help for her husband, who has attempted suicide yet again. As she arrives at the home of Mrs. Olsen, Thekla's emotional turmoil is palpable, revealing the tension in her marriage. Through vivid descriptions and dialogues, we learn about Kurt's struggles with his craft, his relationships with younger workers, and the deep sense of loss he experiences following the death of his mentor. This heartbreaking situation sets the stage for themes of mental health, companionship, and the quest for redemption that continue throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2949
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