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Title:
P'laski's Tunament
1891
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "P'laski's Tunament" by Thomas Nelson Page is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This narrative provides insight into Southern culture and the social dynamics of the time, centered around the protagonist's misadventures with his wayward son, P'laski. The story blends themes of family, pride, and the humorous folly of misunderstandings in a tightly-knit community. The tale revolves around "Old Hanover," a proud and colorful character who recounts the escapades of his son, P'laski, who becomes enamored with the idea of participating in a riding tournament—a concept that leads him into a series of comical troubles. P'laski's attempts to gain respect and success culminate in a misguided effort where he wins a competition while inadvertently crowning a local girl with a stolen wedding ring. His father, through a succession of humorous and exaggerated tales, provides commentary on P'laski’s foolishness and his own parental frustration. The story ultimately serves as a charming exploration of social status, familial bonds, and the idiosyncrasies of human nature within Southern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
EBook No.: 23016
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 35
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: United States -- 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:
P'laski's Tunament
1891
Note: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "P'laski's Tunament" by Thomas Nelson Page is a humorous short story written in the late 19th century. This narrative provides insight into Southern culture and the social dynamics of the time, centered around the protagonist's misadventures with his wayward son, P'laski. The story blends themes of family, pride, and the humorous folly of misunderstandings in a tightly-knit community. The tale revolves around "Old Hanover," a proud and colorful character who recounts the escapades of his son, P'laski, who becomes enamored with the idea of participating in a riding tournament—a concept that leads him into a series of comical troubles. P'laski's attempts to gain respect and success culminate in a misguided effort where he wins a competition while inadvertently crowning a local girl with a stolen wedding ring. His father, through a succession of humorous and exaggerated tales, provides commentary on P'laski’s foolishness and his own parental frustration. The story ultimately serves as a charming exploration of social status, familial bonds, and the idiosyncrasies of human nature within Southern society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Page, Thomas Nelson, 1853-1922
EBook No.: 23016
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 35
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.