A Cigarette-Maker's Romance by F. Marion Crawford
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| Author | Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion), 1854-1909 |
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| Title | A Cigarette-Maker's Romance |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "A Cigarette-Maker's Romance" by F. Marion Crawford is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in Munich and revolves around the life of a count who finds himself working as a cigarette maker following a fall from grace. The narrative explores themes of love, social status, and personal struggle, particularly through the interactions between the count and the Polish girl Vjera, who works alongside him. At the start of the novel, we find ourselves in a modest tobacco shop owned by Christian Fischelowitz, who employs a group of workers, including the count and Vjera. The shop atmosphere is vibrant yet gritty, reflecting the struggles of its inhabitants. The count, facing a bleak existence and working diligently amidst various characters, hints at a backstory of lost fortune and upcoming change, suggesting that tomorrow may bring him the hope of wealth and a return to his former life. The dynamics between the count, Vjera, and Fischelowitz create an engaging backdrop highlighting the characters’ aspirations, frustrations, and the societal pressures they face while navigating their lives in Munich. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Cigarette industry -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18651 |
| Release Date | Jun 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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