The Price She Paid: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Price She Paid is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Phillips, David Graham (1867–1911).
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"The Price She Paid" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written during the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of upper-middle-class society, the story revolves around the duplicitous life of Henry Gower, whose selfishness and negligence leave his family ill-prepared for life after his unexpected death. The narrative delves into the lives of his widow and children as they grapple with financial insecurity, social expectations, and the pressures of marriage in a society that prizes wealth and status. The opening of the novel introduces the main character, Henry Gower, who appears to be a benevolent figure but is ultimately revealed to be profoundly self-serving. After his death, his family—including his widow and two children—struggle with their financial reality, which is much bleaker than they had anticipated. Gower's son, Frank, and daughter, Mildred, face their own dilemmas regarding expectations and societal pressures in Hanging Rock, a suburban community rife with ambition and materialism. The narrative foreshadows the challenges Mildred, in particular, will contend with as she contemplates her future and the prospect of marriage, navigating a world seemingly devoid of genuine connection amid the clamor for wealth and status.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Price She Paid
- Author credits: Phillips, David Graham (1867–1911)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Domestic fiction
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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