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The Ponder Heart is a novella written by Eudora Welty and illustrated by Joe Krush, originally published in The New Yorker in 1953, and republished by Harcourt Brace in 1954. The plot of The Ponder Heart follows Daniel Ponder, a wealthy heir, and is told through the narration of Edna Earle Ponder, Daniel's niece.
An adaptation of the 1954 novel by Eudora Welty about Uncle Daniel Ponder, a wealthy man in Clay, Mississippi, in 1939, whose generosity upsets his niece, Edna Earle. Uncle Daniel marries Bonnie Dee Peacock, a young girl from the country who becomes the object of his gift giving, but soon, she...
Oct 15, 2001 · The Ponder Heart: Directed by Martha Coolidge. With Peter MacNicol, JoBeth Williams, Angela Bettis, Boyce Holleman. Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity.
The Ponder Heart, comic novella by Eudora Welty, published in 1954. Cast as a monologue, it is rich with colloquial speech and descriptive imagery. The narrator of the story is Miss Edna Earle Ponder, one of the last living members of a once-prominent family, who manages the Beulah Hotel in Clay,
The Ponder Heart (1967), a novel by American author Eudora Welty, follows Daniel Ponder who is publicly accused of murdering his wife. The story is narrated by Daniel’s niece, Edna Earle Ponder, who addresses readers personally as if they were visiting the hotel she runs in town.
Eudora Welty’s The Ponder Heart is a novella that has a light comedic feel, a little dark humor, and just enough of Southern flavor to make it a fun, quick read. Narrated by Edna Earle, citizen of Clay County, it tells of the character of Daniel Ponder, Edna’s “simple” but good natured uncle.
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Study Guide for The Ponder Heart. The Ponder Heart study guide contains a biography of Eudora Welty, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. About The Ponder Heart; The Ponder Heart Summary; Character List; Glossary; Themes; Read the Study Guide for The Ponder Heart…
The The Ponder Heart Community Note includes chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quizzes written by community members like you.
The Ponder Heart. Scandal, bankruptcy and murder charges haunt a wealthy Mississippian (Peter MacNicol) after he falls in love with a backwoods woman (Angela Bettis).
- Comedy, Drama
