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Coke, Desmond
1879
1931
Blinders, Belinda
Helena Brett's Career
Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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"Helena Brett's Career" by Desmond Coke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the character of Hubert Brett, a novelist struggling with his career and personal relationships, particularly with his sister Ruth and the woman he eventually chooses to marry, Helena Hallam. The themes of marriage, personal identity, and the artistry of writing are central to the narrative. The opening portion of the book introduces Hubert through his interaction with his friend Kenneth Boyd, who suggests that Hubert should marry. Hubert is resistant to the idea, caught up in his own egoism and frustrations with his sister's behavior. As discussions unfold, we see Hubert's turmoil regarding his work and personal life, hinting at feelings of stagnation and loneliness. The dialogue reveals the complexities of their relationships and sets the stage for the developments surrounding Hubert's eventual marriage proposal to Helena, a character who embodies innocence and the allure of new beginnings, contrasting his established yet troubled life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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