
audiobook
by Paul Elmer More, Corra Harris
A series of letters opens the story, drawing listeners into a witty, turn‑of‑the‑century literary world where an editor and a young critic named Jessica exchange sharp observations and tender confessions. Their correspondence blurs the line between professional appraisal and personal yearning, as the editor praises her incisive reviews while questioning whether a life devoted to literature can ever be truly fulfilling. The tone is both playful and philosophical, inviting the audience to contemplate art, ambition, and the shadows we cast on each other’s dreams.
The narrative then follows Jessica’s first journey to the bustling city, where she meets the editor face‑to‑face and discovers how their written rapport translates into real‑world chemistry. As their connection deepens, the story explores the clash between creative passion and the practical demands of the publishing world, setting the stage for further visits that will test love against deeper questions of belief and purpose.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2008-09-04
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1864–1937
A leading voice in America’s New Humanist movement, this critic and essayist brought classical learning and moral seriousness to everything he wrote. His work ranges from literary criticism to religious reflection, making him an interesting guide to the intellectual debates of the early 20th century.
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1869–1935
Best known for A Circuit Rider’s Wife, this Georgia writer turned her experiences as a minister’s wife into sharp, widely read fiction. She also built a national reputation as a journalist and became one of the first women war correspondents to report from abroad during World War I.
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