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Title: A Lame Dog's Diary
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Lame Dog's Diary" by S. Macnaughtan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated through the perspective of a character who is an invalid, offering observations on the lives of the people in a quaint village named Stowel, where social interactions and local gossip abound. The protagonist's interactions reveal the intricacies of village life, focusing on various characters such as the Miss Traceys and other villagers, and their social dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a delicate exploration of village gossip and the everyday lives of its residents. It introduces a sense of curiosity and intrigue surrounding the Miss Traceys, who are preparing to host a party in their new home. The chapter describes the characters visiting the Traceys, focusing on their conversations and the sharing of rumors about the sisters' preparations for the event. This atmosphere of light-hearted speculation serves to establish the close-knit, yet somewhat gossipy community of Stowel, while also hinting at underlying themes of societal norms and personal dynamics that will resonate throughout the narrative. The protagonist, confined to a sofa due to his disability, provides a unique viewpoint on the events unfolding in the village, as he observes the interactions from a distance, setting up a blend of humor and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macnaughtan, S. (Sarah), 1864-1916
EBook No.: 34777
Published: Feb 3, 2011
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Villages -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Widows -- Fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Fiction
Subject: Diaries -- Fiction
Subject: Disabled veterans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Lame Dog's Diary
Note: Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Lame Dog's Diary" by S. Macnaughtan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is narrated through the perspective of a character who is an invalid, offering observations on the lives of the people in a quaint village named Stowel, where social interactions and local gossip abound. The protagonist's interactions reveal the intricacies of village life, focusing on various characters such as the Miss Traceys and other villagers, and their social dynamics. The opening of the novel sets the stage for a delicate exploration of village gossip and the everyday lives of its residents. It introduces a sense of curiosity and intrigue surrounding the Miss Traceys, who are preparing to host a party in their new home. The chapter describes the characters visiting the Traceys, focusing on their conversations and the sharing of rumors about the sisters' preparations for the event. This atmosphere of light-hearted speculation serves to establish the close-knit, yet somewhat gossipy community of Stowel, while also hinting at underlying themes of societal norms and personal dynamics that will resonate throughout the narrative. The protagonist, confined to a sofa due to his disability, provides a unique viewpoint on the events unfolding in the village, as he observes the interactions from a distance, setting up a blend of humor and social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Macnaughtan, S. (Sarah), 1864-1916
EBook No.: 34777
Published: Feb 3, 2011
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Villages -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Widows -- Fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Fiction
Subject: Diaries -- Fiction
Subject: Disabled veterans -- England -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.