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Title: A Philanthropist
Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Philanthropist" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novella written during the early 20th century. This work delves into themes surrounding social responsibility and personal motivations in philanthropy, portrayed through the interactions between the main characters, Miss Gould and Mr. Welles. The story illustrates the complexities of charitable efforts and the diverse perspectives surrounding them. The plot revolves around Miss Gould, a diligent philanthropist driven by a strong sense of duty to help others, and Mr. Welles, a charming yet indolent lodger who is more focused on leisure than social reform. Their relationship takes center stage as Miss Gould attempts to influence Mr. Welles' careless attitude towards life. Despite her noble intentions, she finds herself in a comedic struggle to reform him while managing the actions of a local reformed drunkard, Tom Waters, and a group of other villagers who challenge her principles. Throughout the narrative, the dynamic between Miss Gould's earnestness and Mr. Welles' nonchalance creates moments of tension and humor, culminating in Mr. Welles' unexpected proposal that complicates their philanthropic pursuits and personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961
EBook No.: 23366
Published: Nov 6, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Philanthropist
Note: Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "A Philanthropist" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a novella written during the early 20th century. This work delves into themes surrounding social responsibility and personal motivations in philanthropy, portrayed through the interactions between the main characters, Miss Gould and Mr. Welles. The story illustrates the complexities of charitable efforts and the diverse perspectives surrounding them. The plot revolves around Miss Gould, a diligent philanthropist driven by a strong sense of duty to help others, and Mr. Welles, a charming yet indolent lodger who is more focused on leisure than social reform. Their relationship takes center stage as Miss Gould attempts to influence Mr. Welles' careless attitude towards life. Despite her noble intentions, she finds herself in a comedic struggle to reform him while managing the actions of a local reformed drunkard, Tom Waters, and a group of other villagers who challenge her principles. Throughout the narrative, the dynamic between Miss Gould's earnestness and Mr. Welles' nonchalance creates moments of tension and humor, culminating in Mr. Welles' unexpected proposal that complicates their philanthropic pursuits and personal lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961
EBook No.: 23366
Published: Nov 6, 2007
Downloads: 88
Language: English
Subject: Middle-aged persons -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories, American
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.