"In a Little Town" by Rupert Hughes is a compilation of tales set in a small community in the early 1900s, focusing on characters such as Eddie Pouch and Ellaphine Govers while they deal with obstacles. The book explores the difficulties of love, individuality, and the frustrating nature of living in small towns. The tale begins with Mrs. Govers thinking about Ellaphine's birth and her dreams for her future. The story then moves on to Ellaphine's youth as she struggles with her perceived lack of beauty and her mother's aspirations. When she becomes the first in her group to wed by surprise, the story hints at a look into the connections, futility, and humor found in small-town life. This opening presents a mood of irony and explores the contrast between expectations and reality.
In a Little Town
By Rupert Hughes
In a close-knit community, characters grapple with identity, love, and the unexpected turns of life, revealing the irony and heartfelt realities of their existence.
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About the AuthorRupert Raleigh Hughes was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howard R. Hughes Jr. His three-volume scholarly biography of George Washington broke new ground in demythologizing Washington and was well received by historians. A staunch anti-Communist, in the 1940s he served as president of the American Writers Association, a group of anti-Communist writers.
Rupert Raleigh Hughes was an American novelist, film director, Oscar-nominated screenwriter, military officer, and music composer. He was the brother of Howard R. Hughes Sr. and uncle of billionaire Howard R. Hughes Jr. His three-volume scholarly biography of George Washington broke new ground in demythologizing Washington and was well received by historians. A staunch anti-Communist, in the 1940s he served as president of the American Writers Association, a group of anti-Communist writers.
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