The Memory of Certain Persons

The Memory of Certain Persons is a novel written by John Erskine that explores the complex relationships between family members and the impact of memory on those relationships. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the lives of the Stoddard family, who live in a small town in upstate New York.The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different member of the Stoddard family. The first part follows the story of David Stoddard, a successful lawyer who is struggling to come to terms with the death of his father. As he tries to reconcile his memories of his father with the reality of his death, David begins to question his own identity and the choices he has made in his life.The second part of the novel focuses on David's sister, Alice, who is struggling with her own sense of identity as she tries to break free from the constraints of her family and the expectations placed upon her as a woman in the early 20th century. As she navigates the complexities of love and family, Alice begins to question the role of memory in shaping her own sense of self.The final part of the novel centers on David and Alice's mother, Elizabeth, who is grappling with the loss of her husband and the changing world around her. As she reflects on her own life and the lives of those around her, Elizabeth begins to understand the power of memory and the ways in which it shapes our understanding of the past, present, and future.Throughout the novel, Erskine explores themes of family, identity, memory, and the passage of time. With vivid characters and a richly detailed setting, The Memory of Certain Persons is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.