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Cactus Thorn: (A Novella) (Western Literature Series) by Mary Hunter Austin. With foreword and afterword by Melody Graulich is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.

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Set primarily in the lonesome southwest desert lands of the 1920s, this novella is a powerful story in which landscape reflects and defines character. In this beautifully written tale, a promising young politician, Grant Arliss, flees from this pressure-ridden life in New York City to the serenity of the deserts open spaces. There, he finds not only a place to sort out his confusion but also a remarkable woman, unlike any he has met. In his eyes, Dulcie Adelaid is an aloof creature of the desert who relies only on herself. Challenged and yet inhibited by the deserts unrelenting force, Arliss admires Dulcies instinctive ability to thrive in the harsh country. She also provides a spiritual sustenance that he has never found with any other woman. Together they engage in lively conversations about his political convictions and her beliefs and values. Inspired, Arliss returns to New York where he delivers eloquent speeches to an overwhelmingly supportive constituency. Placing Cactus Thorn in biographical, feminist, and literary perspective, Melody Graulich's commentary discusses how Austins themes are timeless in setting and moral tone. Foreword and afterword by Melody Graulich.

Who reads Cactus Thorn: (A Novella) (Western Literature Series)?

Author

Mary Hunter Austin. With foreword and afterword by Melody Graulich

Publisher

University of Nevada Press

Published

1988

Language

EN

ISBN

9780874172539

Category

work of fiction

Subjects

Literary Fiction, Fiction, Humanities

Rating

3.55 / 5 (80 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14