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Title: Japhet, in Search of a Father

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "Japhet, in Search of a Father" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This tale revolves around a young man's quest for his identity and origins, primarily focusing on the character Japhet, who embarks on adventures stemming from his upbringing in a foundling hospital. The story is rich with humor and satire, as it explores themes of self-discovery and societal interactions. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Japhet, who recounts his unusual entry into the world, left at the Foundling Hospital as a baby. His early life is shaped by a series of whimsical and chaotic events involving various characters, including Mr. Cophagus, an apothecary who takes him in as an apprentice. Japhet's charm, appearance, and knack for deception lead him through a series of professions and encounters, all while he grapples with his mysterious parentage and the longing to know his father. The opening sets the stage for a humorous yet thought-provoking journey of self-exploration and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848

EBook No.: 15991

Published: Jun 5, 2005

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Foundlings -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:15991:2 2005-06-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Marryat, Frederick en 1
2024-11-05T15:32:45Z Japhet, in Search of a Father

This edition has images.

Title: Japhet, in Search of a Father

Note: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Daniel Mahu, Charlene Taylor and
the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https: //www.pgdp.net

Summary: "Japhet, in Search of a Father" by Frederick Marryat is a novel written in the mid-19th century. This tale revolves around a young man's quest for his identity and origins, primarily focusing on the character Japhet, who embarks on adventures stemming from his upbringing in a foundling hospital. The story is rich with humor and satire, as it explores themes of self-discovery and societal interactions. At the start of the narrative, readers are introduced to Japhet, who recounts his unusual entry into the world, left at the Foundling Hospital as a baby. His early life is shaped by a series of whimsical and chaotic events involving various characters, including Mr. Cophagus, an apothecary who takes him in as an apprentice. Japhet's charm, appearance, and knack for deception lead him through a series of professions and encounters, all while he grapples with his mysterious parentage and the longing to know his father. The opening sets the stage for a humorous yet thought-provoking journey of self-exploration and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Marryat, Frederick, 1792-1848

EBook No.: 15991

Published: Jun 5, 2005

Downloads: 92

Language: English

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Foundlings -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:15991:3 2005-06-05T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Marryat, Frederick en 1