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Body and Soul [for the New York Saturday Press]

Shepherd, N. G. "Body and Soul [for the New York Saturday Press]." New-York Saturday Press. 28 Apr. 1860: 1, 4.
Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
short fiction
Abstract: 

The narrator marries an intelligent but fragile woman. After he publishes a book and gains popularity, he sees less of his wife. Eventually he grows indifferent to his wife's failing health, and spends time with other women. He is almost happy when he discovers his wife is dead.

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