Sundry Accounts: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Sundry Accounts is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) (1876–1944).
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"Sundry Accounts" by Irvin S. Cobb is a fiction work written in the early 20th century. The book primarily revolves around the character Dudley Stackpole, who becomes a tragic figure in his town after killing a man in a duel, an event that haunts him and shapes his interaction with the world around him. It explores themes of guilt, social isolation, and the human struggle with one's past. The opening of the narrative introduces a mysterious house on Clay Street, continually illuminated by lights despite the darkness surrounding it. The curious stranger learns from Squire Jonas that its occupant, Dudley Stackpole, lives in this perpetual brightness out of fear of the dark due to a violent incident from his past. The townspeople regard him as a tragic character, marked by his remorse and obsessive avoidance of darkness, suggesting a profound exploration of memory, regret, and the psychological burdens carried by individuals in close-knit communities. As Stackpole's past and the impact of his actions begin to unfold, the tone hints at the deeper implications of guilt and societal judgment that will be explored throughout the work.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Sundry Accounts
- Author credits: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) (1876–1944)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Short stories
- United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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