Editha

by William Dean Howells

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Editha is a patriotic young lady who convinces her lover, George, to join the army to fight in the Spanish-American war — a war she claims is "just" and will, once justly fought, raise their status in society.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of thiswar and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
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adult
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short storiesshort storiesMore like thisLess of this

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