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Title:
Deserted
1898
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Deserted" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic fiction follows the intertwining lives of two main characters, Miss Jennie Dwyer and Mr. Lombard, as they travel across the Nevada desert on a train. The story delves into themes of love, misunderstanding, and the stark beauty of the desert landscape, illustrating how unexpected circumstances can lead to new connections. The narrative begins with Jennie and Lombard enjoying a train journey, where their initial flirting quickly turns into a misunderstanding when Lombard proposes, and Jennie declines. However, their relationship takes a critical twist when the train leaves them stranded in the desert overnight. Forced to navigate their feelings amidst the harsh conditions, their subsequent experiences bring them closer together, leading to a heartfelt resolution. Ultimately, "Deserted" not only explores the depths of human emotion in the face of adversity but also highlights the delicate balance between misunderstanding and intimacy in romantic relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898
EBook No.: 22714
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Deserted
1898
Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Deserted" by Edward Bellamy is a novel written in the late 19th century. This romantic fiction follows the intertwining lives of two main characters, Miss Jennie Dwyer and Mr. Lombard, as they travel across the Nevada desert on a train. The story delves into themes of love, misunderstanding, and the stark beauty of the desert landscape, illustrating how unexpected circumstances can lead to new connections. The narrative begins with Jennie and Lombard enjoying a train journey, where their initial flirting quickly turns into a misunderstanding when Lombard proposes, and Jennie declines. However, their relationship takes a critical twist when the train leaves them stranded in the desert overnight. Forced to navigate their feelings amidst the harsh conditions, their subsequent experiences bring them closer together, leading to a heartfelt resolution. Ultimately, "Deserted" not only explores the depths of human emotion in the face of adversity but also highlights the delicate balance between misunderstanding and intimacy in romantic relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bellamy, Edward, 1850-1898
EBook No.: 22714
Published: Sep 21, 2007
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.