"Heart's Kindred" by Zona Gale is a story set in a rural landscape, revealing the inner life of Inger, a reflective man facing the complexities of love and responsibility. Living a rather solitary life, Inger finds himself caught up in the emotions stirred by an upcoming wedding; the wedding of a man named Bunchy to Lory, a local girl whose prospects seem dim. Preparing a gift, Inger's reminiscences take center stage as he grapples with past decisions and the bittersweet memories of his relationship with Lory, the daughter of a distinguished man, who has captured a piece of his heart. A transformative journey for Inger and Lory unfolds, the story examines the contrast between the excitement of potential adventures and the gravity of commitment.
Heart's Kindred
By Zona Gale
Amidst simmering resentment and heartfelt memories, a solitary man faces the wedding of a woman he cares for, setting the stage for a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
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About the AuthorZona Gale, also known by her married name, Zona Gale Breese, was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. The close relationship she had with her parents set the tone for her writing and her personal life. Her books based upon her home town were found to be charming and had an intimate sense of realism, in which she captures the underlying feelings and motivations of her characters. All of her works were written under her maiden name, Zona Gale.
Zona Gale, also known by her married name, Zona Gale Breese, was an American novelist, short story writer, and playwright. She became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1921. The close relationship she had with her parents set the tone for her writing and her personal life. Her books based upon her home town were found to be charming and had an intimate sense of realism, in which she captures the underlying feelings and motivations of her characters. All of her works were written under her maiden name, Zona Gale.
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