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Title: Susy, a Story of the Plains

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger

Summary: "Susy, a Story of the Plains" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing the essence of life on the American frontier. The story revolves around Susy, a young girl raised by Judge Peyton and his wife after she was found as a child, alongside her companion Clarence Brant, following a tragic Indian massacre. The plot explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex dynamics within familial relationships as Susy grows up in what often feels like a world apart from her childhood memories. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the setting of the Robles Rancho and its surroundings, establishing a vivid sense of place characterized by both beauty and harshness. The opening chapters focus on the evolving relationships between the characters, particularly between Susy, Judge Peyton, and Mrs. Peyton, as well as the looming arrival of Clarence Brant, whose past entanglements with Susy add tension to her current life. As she returns from convent school, we see her grappling with feelings of boredom and discontent in her new home while her emotions are complicated by the approaching visit of Clarence. The dynamics between the characters hint at both romantic entanglements and societal expectations, setting the stage for a rich exploration of personal history and newfound relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902

EBook No.: 2495

Published: May 17, 2006

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: American fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Susy, a Story of the Plains

Note: Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger

Summary: "Susy, a Story of the Plains" by Bret Harte is a novel written in the late 19th century, capturing the essence of life on the American frontier. The story revolves around Susy, a young girl raised by Judge Peyton and his wife after she was found as a child, alongside her companion Clarence Brant, following a tragic Indian massacre. The plot explores themes of identity, belonging, and the complex dynamics within familial relationships as Susy grows up in what often feels like a world apart from her childhood memories. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the setting of the Robles Rancho and its surroundings, establishing a vivid sense of place characterized by both beauty and harshness. The opening chapters focus on the evolving relationships between the characters, particularly between Susy, Judge Peyton, and Mrs. Peyton, as well as the looming arrival of Clarence Brant, whose past entanglements with Susy add tension to her current life. As she returns from convent school, we see her grappling with feelings of boredom and discontent in her new home while her emotions are complicated by the approaching visit of Clarence. The dynamics between the characters hint at both romantic entanglements and societal expectations, setting the stage for a rich exploration of personal history and newfound relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Harte, Bret, 1836-1902

EBook No.: 2495

Published: May 17, 2006

Downloads: 89

Language: English

Subject: American fiction -- 19th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.