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Title:
In Madeira Place
1887
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "In Madeira Place" by Heman White Chaplin is a fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of immigrant families living in Madeira Place, a seemingly secluded alley that contrasts sharply with the bustling docks nearby. It delves into themes of community, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream through the eyes of characters from different backgrounds, especially exploring the struggles and triumphs of French immigrant communities. The narrative revolves around Sorel, a French immigrant, and his interactions with various characters, including Fidèle, an old soldier who sells balloons and has just been appointed to a position in the custom-house. Initially celebrated for this honor, Fidèle's situation turns tragic when he is suddenly dismissed from his job without clear reason, revealing the darker side of the American political system and the influence of "bosses" in government employment. As Sorel grapples with the irony and disillusionment affecting his community, the book paints a vivid picture of immigrant life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the social realities of their existence, culminating in a poignant reflection on identity and belonging in a new homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chaplin, Heman White, 1847-1924
EBook No.: 23004
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
In Madeira Place
1887
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "In Madeira Place" by Heman White Chaplin is a fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of immigrant families living in Madeira Place, a seemingly secluded alley that contrasts sharply with the bustling docks nearby. It delves into themes of community, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream through the eyes of characters from different backgrounds, especially exploring the struggles and triumphs of French immigrant communities. The narrative revolves around Sorel, a French immigrant, and his interactions with various characters, including Fidèle, an old soldier who sells balloons and has just been appointed to a position in the custom-house. Initially celebrated for this honor, Fidèle's situation turns tragic when he is suddenly dismissed from his job without clear reason, revealing the darker side of the American political system and the influence of "bosses" in government employment. As Sorel grapples with the irony and disillusionment affecting his community, the book paints a vivid picture of immigrant life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the social realities of their existence, culminating in a poignant reflection on identity and belonging in a new homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Chaplin, Heman White, 1847-1924
EBook No.: 23004
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 55
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.