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Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Incubator Baby' is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the intricate themes of human emotion, motherhood, and societal pressures. Written in a straightforward narrative style, the book incorporates elements of realism and sentimentality, making it a compelling read for those interested in early 20th-century American literature. Set in the bustling city of New York, the story follows the life of a young mother who must grapple with the challenges of raising a premature baby in an era where medical advancements were limited. Butler's attention to detail…mehr

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Ellis Parker Butler's 'The Incubator Baby' is a poignant and insightful novel that delves into the intricate themes of human emotion, motherhood, and societal pressures. Written in a straightforward narrative style, the book incorporates elements of realism and sentimentality, making it a compelling read for those interested in early 20th-century American literature. Set in the bustling city of New York, the story follows the life of a young mother who must grapple with the challenges of raising a premature baby in an era where medical advancements were limited. Butler's attention to detail and character development adds depth to the storyline, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional journey of the protagonist. Ellis Parker Butler, a prolific American author known for his wit and charm in storytelling, drew inspiration from his own experiences as a father and observer of human nature. His ability to blend humor and heartache in 'The Incubator Baby' showcases his talent for capturing the complexities of everyday life with sincerity and authenticity. Through his writing, Butler sheds light on the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of love in the face of adversity. I highly recommend 'The Incubator Baby' to readers who appreciate nuanced character studies and rich historical context. Butler's masterful storytelling and compassionate portrayal of human relationships make this novel a timeless and thought-provoking exploration of maternal sacrifice and unconditional love.

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Ellis Parker Butler was an American author. He wrote more than 30 novels and over 2,000 stories and essays, and is well known for his short story "Pigs Is Pigs," in which a bureaucratic stationmaster insists on charging the livestock rate for a shipment of two pet guinea pigs, which quickly multiply exponentially. His best-known character was Philo Gubb. His career lasted over forty years, and his stories, poems, and articles appeared in over 225 journals. His work was published alongside those of his contemporaries, including Mark Twain, Sax Rohmer, James B. Hendryx, Berton Braley, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Don Marquis, Will Rogers, and Edgar Rice Burroughs. Butler was born in Muscatine, Iowa, on December 5, 1869. He attended Muscatine High School for a single year. He relocated to New York City and lived in Flushing, Queens. From 1906 to 1935, he contributed twenty-five stories to Woman's Home Companion. The stories in the Companion were drawn by artists such as May Wilson Preston, Frederic Dorr Steele, Herbert Paus, and Rico Le Brun. From 1931 to 1936, Ethel Hays illustrated at least seventeen of Butler's newspaper stories.