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Ella Marchmill is a romantic, dreamy woman married to an unimaginative, down-to-earth husband. When her family is visiting a seaside town, she stays in the room vacated by a favorite poet. Ella memorizes his poetry, daydreams about the poet, and becomes emotionally involved in a romantic fantasy with this man she has never even met.
This excellent short story about marriage and unfulfilled dreams was first published in 1894 in the Pall Mall Magazine. I enjoyed reading it with "The Works of Thomas ...more
This excellent short story about marriage and unfulfilled dreams was first published in 1894 in the Pall Mall Magazine. I enjoyed reading it with "The Works of Thomas ...more
Apr 18, 2022
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it was amazing
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I love Hardy. He isn't afraid to look at the hard parts of life, the ones full of angst and disappointment and unfulfilled dreams.
Thank you to Lynn for bringing this one to my attention. ...more
Thank you to Lynn for bringing this one to my attention. ...more
My first Thomas Hardy short story.
Wonderful short story! Many unexpected twists and turns. Highly recommend
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