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Title: A Poor Man's House
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Poor Man's House" by Stephen Sydney Reynolds is a semi-autobiographical work, blending elements of memoir and social commentary, written in the early 20th century. This text provides an intimate portrayal of the life and struggles of a working-class family in a seaside community. Through the eyes of the narrator, we observe various characters—most notably Tony Widger, a fisherman, and his family—navigating the hardships and joys of their daily existence. The book offers insights into the interactions between the classes, emphasizing the dignity and resilience of the poor. The opening of the narrative immerses us in the seaside town of Seacombe, where the narrator reflects on the intricacies of life in Tony Widger's home. We are introduced to the vibrant yet challenging environment in which the Widgers live, complete with all its noise, warmth, and kinship. Through encounters with characters such as young George, who leaves to join the Navy, and Tony himself, who grapples with the sorrow of his son's departure, the opening chapters establish a sense of community, familial bonds, and the bittersweet nature of working-class life. The narrator's observations reveal a deep admiration for the resilience of the people, setting the stage for a thoughtful exploration of class dynamics and social realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reynolds, Stephen Sydney, 1881-1919
EBook No.: 26126
Published: Jul 25, 2008
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Reynolds, Stephen Sydney, 1881-1919
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Poor Man's House
Note: Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Malcolm Farmer and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net)
Summary: "A Poor Man's House" by Stephen Sydney Reynolds is a semi-autobiographical work, blending elements of memoir and social commentary, written in the early 20th century. This text provides an intimate portrayal of the life and struggles of a working-class family in a seaside community. Through the eyes of the narrator, we observe various characters—most notably Tony Widger, a fisherman, and his family—navigating the hardships and joys of their daily existence. The book offers insights into the interactions between the classes, emphasizing the dignity and resilience of the poor. The opening of the narrative immerses us in the seaside town of Seacombe, where the narrator reflects on the intricacies of life in Tony Widger's home. We are introduced to the vibrant yet challenging environment in which the Widgers live, complete with all its noise, warmth, and kinship. Through encounters with characters such as young George, who leaves to join the Navy, and Tony himself, who grapples with the sorrow of his son's departure, the opening chapters establish a sense of community, familial bonds, and the bittersweet nature of working-class life. The narrator's observations reveal a deep admiration for the resilience of the people, setting the stage for a thoughtful exploration of class dynamics and social realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Reynolds, Stephen Sydney, 1881-1919
EBook No.: 26126
Published: Jul 25, 2008
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Authors, English -- 20th century -- Biography
Subject: Reynolds, Stephen Sydney, 1881-1919
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.