A Personal Problem by H. Bedford-Jones
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"A Personal Problem" by H. Bedford-Jones is a short story written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the intense personal rivalry and dark past between two men, Cranshaw and Hobson, who find themselves in a tense and revealing situation in a bungalow on the island of Raratonga. The story delves into themes of betrayal, revenge, and the psychological torment of characters haunted by their choices. The plot unfolds as
Hobson unexpectedly visits Cranshaw, unaware of the latter's hidden resentments and plans for revenge stemming from their tumultuous history. As the night progresses, Cranshaw reveals his bitterness towards Hobson, who wronged him by taking his position and marrying the woman he loved. The atmosphere thickens with a sense of dread and horror as Hobson's fear of the island's creatures becomes a chilling metaphor for his own entrapment. Ultimately, Cranshaw coldly leaves Hobson to confront his fears alone, laying bare the consequences of their past actions while sealing his own fate tied to a sinister plan for revenge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bedford-Jones, H. (Henry), 1887-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Personal Problem |
| Original Publication | United States: The Frank A. Munsey Company,1914. |
| Series Title | Produced from the July 11, 1914 issue of All-Story Cavalier Weekly magazine. |
| Credits | Roger Frank and Sue Clark. This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Islands -- Fiction |
| Subject | Revenge -- Fiction |
| Subject | Oceania -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67365 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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