A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories
A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories
A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories is a collection of short stories by William Dean Howells, written in the late 19th century. The titular story follows Owen Elmore, a professor in Venice during the American Civil War, as he struggles with his sense of duty and the psychological effects of war on his life abroad. The collection explores themes of personal responsibility, expatriation, and the complexities of human relationships amidst social and political turmoil.
