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Title: The Promise of Air
Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Lionel Sear
Summary: "The Promise of Air" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Joseph Wimble, the only son of an analytical chemist, who is characterized by his placid nature and indifferent attitude toward life's expectations. Initially groomed for a successful societal role, Wimble's life takes a turn when he marries against his father's wishes, ultimately leading him on a path towards a deeper connection with the natural world, particularly the mysteries of bird life and the promise of air. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joseph Wimble and his ambitions, influenced mainly by his father, who desires for him a suitable marriage and a gentleman's life. However, after secretly marrying the daughter of a corn-chandler, Joseph finds himself financially constrained yet emotionally fulfilled. His persistent fascination with birds symbolizes a longing for freedom and a connection to the air, representing a desire for transcendence beyond societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, Wimble's relationship with his wife, Joan, is explored against the backdrop of his yearning for an airy existence, highlighting themes of love, naturalism, and the pursuit of happiness through personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
EBook No.: 35132
Published: Jan 31, 2011
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Promise of Air
Note: Reading ease score: 73.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by Lionel Sear
Summary: "The Promise of Air" by Algernon Blackwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on Joseph Wimble, the only son of an analytical chemist, who is characterized by his placid nature and indifferent attitude toward life's expectations. Initially groomed for a successful societal role, Wimble's life takes a turn when he marries against his father's wishes, ultimately leading him on a path towards a deeper connection with the natural world, particularly the mysteries of bird life and the promise of air. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Joseph Wimble and his ambitions, influenced mainly by his father, who desires for him a suitable marriage and a gentleman's life. However, after secretly marrying the daughter of a corn-chandler, Joseph finds himself financially constrained yet emotionally fulfilled. His persistent fascination with birds symbolizes a longing for freedom and a connection to the air, representing a desire for transcendence beyond societal norms. As the narrative unfolds, Wimble's relationship with his wife, Joan, is explored against the backdrop of his yearning for an airy existence, highlighting themes of love, naturalism, and the pursuit of happiness through personal expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Blackwood, Algernon, 1869-1951
EBook No.: 35132
Published: Jan 31, 2011
Downloads: 162
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.