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Title: The City of Beautiful Nonsense
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The City of Beautiful Nonsense" by E. Temple Thurston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Grey, a journalist navigating life's struggles in London, and introduces a lady who prayed to St. Joseph, hinting at themes of poverty, desire, and the serendipitous nature of human connection. The narrative is rich with character studies, depicting both the struggles of the financially burdened and the pursuit of dreams amidst life's chaotic backdrop. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene on the eve of St. Joseph’s Day, exploring the varied motivations and backgrounds of people gathered in a chapel to pray for prosperity. Among the characters are a wealthy stock-broker, a young woman in a strong fur coat, and Grey himself, who observes them all. Each character reflects on their own sense of poverty, both materially and spiritually. The seemingly mundane act of lighting candles in prayer becomes a catalyst for deeper connections, setting the stage for John Grey’s chance meeting with the lady in the chapel—a meeting that intertwines their fates in the City of Beautiful Nonsense. As the story unfolds, it hints at a journey of romance and the quest for understanding and fulfillment in a world filled with contradictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933
EBook No.: 41752
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Authors -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The City of Beautiful Nonsense
Note: Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The City of Beautiful Nonsense" by E. Temple Thurston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Grey, a journalist navigating life's struggles in London, and introduces a lady who prayed to St. Joseph, hinting at themes of poverty, desire, and the serendipitous nature of human connection. The narrative is rich with character studies, depicting both the struggles of the financially burdened and the pursuit of dreams amidst life's chaotic backdrop. The opening of the book presents a vivid scene on the eve of St. Joseph’s Day, exploring the varied motivations and backgrounds of people gathered in a chapel to pray for prosperity. Among the characters are a wealthy stock-broker, a young woman in a strong fur coat, and Grey himself, who observes them all. Each character reflects on their own sense of poverty, both materially and spiritually. The seemingly mundane act of lighting candles in prayer becomes a catalyst for deeper connections, setting the stage for John Grey’s chance meeting with the lady in the chapel—a meeting that intertwines their fates in the City of Beautiful Nonsense. As the story unfolds, it hints at a journey of romance and the quest for understanding and fulfillment in a world filled with contradictions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Thurston, E. Temple (Ernest Temple), 1879-1933
EBook No.: 41752
Published: Jan 1, 2013
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject: Authors -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.