From a Bench in Our Square by Samuel Hopkins Adams

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Author Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958
Title From a Bench in Our Square
Note Reading ease score: 76.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents A patroness of art -- The house of silvery voices -- Home-seekers' goal -- The guardian of God's acre -- For Mayme, read Mary -- Barbran -- Plooie of our square -- Triumph.
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Summary "From a Bench in Our Square" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a fictional work written in the early 20th century, around the early 1920s. The narrative introduces a variety of colorful characters residing in a quaint neighborhood square, exploring themes of art, friendship, and the interplay between socioeconomic classes. The story follows the budding relationship between Peter Quick Banta, a sidewalk artist, and a young boy named Julien Tennier, revealing their shared passion for art and the transformative influence of a wealthy patroness, Roberta Holland. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Peter Quick Banta, a whimsical street artist who creates sidewalk art in colorful details. His encounter with a scruffy young boy, who critiques his work, leads to a playful exchange and ultimately the formation of a mentorship as Julien begins to assist him. The narrative then shifts to Roberta Holland, a member of the idle rich, who attempts to impose her philanthropic desires on the community, only to find a lack of enthusiasm from the locals. The opening chapters establish a humorous and poignant tone, showcasing the contrasts between the artists' humble lives and Roberta's lofty ideals while foreshadowing the deeper connections and conflicts that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 10944
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 20, 2018
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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