The Starbucks by Opie Percival Read
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| Author | Read, Opie Percival, 1852-1939 |
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| Title | The Starbucks |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David Garcia, Emmy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Starbucks" by Opie Percival Read is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in a rural East Tennessee community characterized by its connection to nature and traditional values. At its center is Jasper Starbuck, a man with a rich past filled with loss and resilience, and his family, including his beautiful daughter Lou and his second wife, Margaret. The narrative explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a vibrant Southern setting. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the unique lifestyle of Jasper Starbuck and his family, as well as their interactions with visitors from the city, Mrs. Mayfield and her nephew Tom Elliott. Jasper is a humorous yet deeply reflective character whose past mingles with his present household management, creating a dynamic atmosphere of warmth and tension. As the Starbuck family navigates the arrival of these outsiders, the story hints at underlying conflicts involving local rivalries, romantic interests, and the struggle to maintain a sense of home and identity amid changing circumstances. Overall, the beginning establishes a rich narrative that promises both humor and depth as it unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18984 |
| Release Date | Aug 3, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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