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Title: Mad Shepherds, and Other Human Studies
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies" by L. P. Jacks is a collection of essays or character studies written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and personalities of various individuals in a rural English village, focusing on unique characters like Snarley Bob, the eccentric shepherd, and Tom Hankin, the shoemaker, delving into their beliefs and the nature of existence. The opening of the book introduces readers to the parish's notable inhabitants, starting with Mrs. Abel, the rector's wife, who, despite her unconventional past as an actress, gains the admiration of the community for her kindness and boldness. The narrative then shifts to present Tom Hankin, a staunch atheist dedicated to social reform, and Snarley Bob, whose profound and often conflicted thoughts about nature and existence create a captivating exploration into the thematic elements of religion, mortality, and human connection. This diverse tapestry of character sketches sets the tone for an insightful examination of human nature and the societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall), 1860-1955
Illustrator: Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940
EBook No.: 31386
Published: Feb 24, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: Mad Shepherds, and Other Human Studies
Note: Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies" by L. P. Jacks is a collection of essays or character studies written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives and personalities of various individuals in a rural English village, focusing on unique characters like Snarley Bob, the eccentric shepherd, and Tom Hankin, the shoemaker, delving into their beliefs and the nature of existence. The opening of the book introduces readers to the parish's notable inhabitants, starting with Mrs. Abel, the rector's wife, who, despite her unconventional past as an actress, gains the admiration of the community for her kindness and boldness. The narrative then shifts to present Tom Hankin, a staunch atheist dedicated to social reform, and Snarley Bob, whose profound and often conflicted thoughts about nature and existence create a captivating exploration into the thematic elements of religion, mortality, and human connection. This diverse tapestry of character sketches sets the tone for an insightful examination of human nature and the societal norms of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall), 1860-1955
Illustrator: Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940
EBook No.: 31386
Published: Feb 24, 2010
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.