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Title: The Romance of an Old Fool
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Romance of an Old Fool" by Roswell Martin Field is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Stanhope, an older gentleman reflecting on his life and the possibility of love after the death of his wife. As he navigates his past connections and the relationships he forms in his small hometown, the themes of nostalgia, aging, and unexpected romance unfold. The opening of the novel introduces us to John Stanhope, a man in his forties who has recently regained his independence after the death of his wife, Mrs. Stanhope. He relishes life in the countryside, often amusing himself with philosophical musings and the company of his slightly irritating friend, Bunsey, a struggling novelist. As he contemplates his existence and the potential for a new romantic chapter, he recalls his childhood home and old friends, setting the stage for a journey back to the past. The reader learns of his memories, hopes, and the nostalgia that colors his view of love and companionship, especially in the context of his youthful affection for a girl named Sylvia, now manifested in the form of her daughter, Phyllis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Field, Roswell Martin, 1851-1919
EBook No.: 20661
Published: Feb 24, 2007
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Love stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Romance of an Old Fool
Note: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Suzan Flanagan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Romance of an Old Fool" by Roswell Martin Field is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Stanhope, an older gentleman reflecting on his life and the possibility of love after the death of his wife. As he navigates his past connections and the relationships he forms in his small hometown, the themes of nostalgia, aging, and unexpected romance unfold. The opening of the novel introduces us to John Stanhope, a man in his forties who has recently regained his independence after the death of his wife, Mrs. Stanhope. He relishes life in the countryside, often amusing himself with philosophical musings and the company of his slightly irritating friend, Bunsey, a struggling novelist. As he contemplates his existence and the potential for a new romantic chapter, he recalls his childhood home and old friends, setting the stage for a journey back to the past. The reader learns of his memories, hopes, and the nostalgia that colors his view of love and companionship, especially in the context of his youthful affection for a girl named Sylvia, now manifested in the form of her daughter, Phyllis. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Field, Roswell Martin, 1851-1919
EBook No.: 20661
Published: Feb 24, 2007
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
Subject: Love stories
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.