Tomorrow's Tangle
2022-04 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "The vast, grey expanse of the desert lay still as a picture in the heat of the early afternoon. The silence of waste places held it. It was gaunt and sterile, clad with a drab growth of sage, flat as a table, and with the white scurf of the alkali breaking through its parched skin. It was the earth, lean, sapless, and marked with disease. A chain of purple hills looked down on its dead level, over which a wagon road passed like a scar across a haggard face. From the brazen arch of the sky heat poured down and was thrown back from the scorched surface of the land. It was August in the Utah Desert in the early fifties In the silence and deadness of the scene there was one point of life. The canvas top of an emigrant wagon made a white spot on the monotone of grey. At noon there had been but one shadow in the desert and this was that beneath the wagon which was stationary in the road. Now the sun was declining from the zenith and the shadow was broadening; first a mere edge, then a substantial margin of shade. In it two women were crouched watching a child that lay gasping. Some distance away beside his two horses, a man sat on the ground, his hat over his eyes. One of the thousand tragedies the desert had seen was being enacted. Crushed between that dead indifference of earth and sky, its participators seemed to feel the hopelessness of movement or plaint and sat dumb, all but the child, who was dying with that solemn aloofness to surroundings, of which only those who are passing know the secret. His loud breathing sounded like a defiance in the silence of that savagely unsympathising nature. The man, the women, the horses, were like part of the picture in their mute immobility, only the dying child dared defy it."
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Geraldine Bonner (1870-1930) was an American author and playwright whose works vividly captured the spirit of the American West during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Staten Island, New York, Bonner moved to California, where the rugged landscapes and tales of fortune seekers profoundly influenced her writing. Her narratives often explored themes of ambition, resilience, and the complex interplay between civilization and the untamed frontier.Bonner's literary contributions extend beyond her novels; she was also a prolific short story writer and a skilled dramatist. Her stories were frequently published in prominent magazines of the time, such as Harper's and The Saturday Evening Post, showcasing her ability to blend gripping storytelling with keen social observations.A notable aspect of Bonner's career was her portrayal of strong, independent female characters who defied the traditional gender roles of her era. This progressive stance resonated with contemporary readers and has continued to inspire modern feminist literary critics. Her works often highlighted the challenges and triumphs of women in male-dominated environments, making her a pioneer in advocating for women's rights through literature.Despite her significant contributions, Bonner's name is not as widely recognized today, partly due to the overshadowing fame of her male contemporaries. However, her influence on contemporary writers, particularly those interested in Western Americana and women's literature, remains undeniable. Geraldine Bonner's legacy is one of a trailblazing author who captured the essence of a transformative period in American history with authenticity and a forward-thinking perspective.
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