The Parts Men Play by Beverley Baxter
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| Author | Baxter, Beverley, 1891-1964 |
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| Title | The Parts Men Play |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Parts Men Play" by Arthur Beverley Baxter is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the midst of a vibrant London society, the story centers around Lady Durwent, an unusual hostess who meticulously curates her dinner parties to gather "unusual people," including her guests H. Stackton Dunckley, the author, and the American writer Austin Selwyn, showcasing the interactions and dynamics between British and American sensibilities. At the start of the narrative, Lady Durwent prepares to host a dinner party, inviting six select guests with a specific purpose. The story introduces various characters, including Dunckley, who grapples with his identity as a struggling author, and Madame Carlotti, an outspoken Italian diplomat's wife. The opening chapters set an engaging scene with the arrival of each character, revealing their quirks and the social tensions present in early 20th-century London. Themes of class, identity, and the contrast between American and British cultures are hinted at as the characters navigate their relationships amid the backdrop of a foggy November morning in the city. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Americans -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17481 |
| Release Date | Jan 9, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 88 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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