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LoC No.: 06012564
Title: In Our Town
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "In Our Town" by William Allen White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small American town, focusing on the newspaper office that serves as the social hub and chronicler of community events. The narrative captures the quirks and dynamics of the townspeople, showcasing their interactions, the local gossip, and the intricate web of relationships that constitute small-town life. The opening of "In Our Town" introduces a community where the local newspaper plays a crucial role in reflecting the essence of everyday life. The narrator, who appears to be part of the newspaper staff, shares anecdotes about the town's residents, revealing their secrets, triumphs, and tribulations. Key characters include the country editor, who provides insightful commentary on the human condition and how the paper reflects the moral fabric of the community. The chapter paints a picture of a place filled with both humor and heartache, where the mundane aspects of life are celebrated and scrutinized, setting the stage for the deeper themes and stories that are likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, William Allen, 1868-1944
Illustrator: Glackens, William J., 1870-1938
Illustrator: Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953
EBook No.: 26207
Published: Aug 7, 2008
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 06012564
Title: In Our Town
Note: Reading ease score: 68.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "In Our Town" by William Allen White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small American town, focusing on the newspaper office that serves as the social hub and chronicler of community events. The narrative captures the quirks and dynamics of the townspeople, showcasing their interactions, the local gossip, and the intricate web of relationships that constitute small-town life. The opening of "In Our Town" introduces a community where the local newspaper plays a crucial role in reflecting the essence of everyday life. The narrator, who appears to be part of the newspaper staff, shares anecdotes about the town's residents, revealing their secrets, triumphs, and tribulations. Key characters include the country editor, who provides insightful commentary on the human condition and how the paper reflects the moral fabric of the community. The chapter paints a picture of a place filled with both humor and heartache, where the mundane aspects of life are celebrated and scrutinized, setting the stage for the deeper themes and stories that are likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: White, William Allen, 1868-1944
Illustrator: Glackens, William J., 1870-1938
Illustrator: Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953
EBook No.: 26207
Published: Aug 7, 2008
Downloads: 67
Language: English
Subject: United States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: City and town life -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.