Wanderings of French Ed by J. Adelard René
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| Author | René, J. Adelard (Joseph Adelard), 1868- |
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| Title | Wanderings of French Ed |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jerry Kuntz |
| Summary | "Wanderings of French Ed" by Joseph Adelard René is a novel published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1899. The story traces the journey of Edward Cottret, a young Frenchman who dreams of leaving his village in search of fortune in the United States. It explores themes of aspiration, cultural displacement, and the contrasting realities of life and ambition. As Edward embarks on his quest in America, he faces numerous challenges, including language barriers, isolation, and the harsh realities of survival in a foreign land. After a difficult start in Worcester, Massachusetts, and having formed a close friendship with a fellow immigrant named Benjamin Oresky, Edward's initial dreams of success begin to wane. The friendship offers him a sense of purpose, but Edward soon finds himself emotionally entangled with an actress, Nellie King, in Chicago. This relationship leads him to question his loyalties and aspirations, particularly concerning his first love, Marie Louise. Ultimately, a series of dramatic life events—including an accident and a devastating personal loss—propels Edward toward a deeper understanding of himself and a return to his roots, culminating in a poignant reunion. The novel intricately weaves the complexities of love and ambition, underscoring the bittersweet nature of one's dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | French Canadians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43292 |
| Release Date | Jul 24, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 36 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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