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Title: The Compleat Bachelor

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Denis Pronovost and the Online
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Summary: "The Compleat Bachelor" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rollo Butterfield, a reflective bachelor navigating the social intricacies and romantic entanglements of his life in London, particularly his interactions with women and the challenges posed by societal expectations of marriage and companionship. The opening of the book introduces Rollo in a lively tea gathering hosted by a family member, Caroline, where the conversation flits between playful banter and subtle revelations about relationships. Rollo’s wit and keen observations set the tone, as he engages with the women around him while reflecting on his status as a confirmed bachelor. Through humorous dialogue and Rollo's internal monologue, we see his relationships with friends and family, hinting at deeper themes regarding the complexities of love, friendship, and the idea of remaining single in a society that values marriage. This lively beginning establishes Rollo as an endearing and thoughtful character, positioning readers to explore his journey further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Onions, Oliver, 1873-1961

EBook No.: 45539

Published: Apr 30, 2014

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Humorous stories

Subject: Siblings -- Fiction

Subject: Bachelors -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Compleat Bachelor

Note: Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Suzanne Shell, Denis Pronovost and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Compleat Bachelor" by Oliver Onions is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rollo Butterfield, a reflective bachelor navigating the social intricacies and romantic entanglements of his life in London, particularly his interactions with women and the challenges posed by societal expectations of marriage and companionship. The opening of the book introduces Rollo in a lively tea gathering hosted by a family member, Caroline, where the conversation flits between playful banter and subtle revelations about relationships. Rollo’s wit and keen observations set the tone, as he engages with the women around him while reflecting on his status as a confirmed bachelor. Through humorous dialogue and Rollo's internal monologue, we see his relationships with friends and family, hinting at deeper themes regarding the complexities of love, friendship, and the idea of remaining single in a society that values marriage. This lively beginning establishes Rollo as an endearing and thoughtful character, positioning readers to explore his journey further. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Onions, Oliver, 1873-1961

EBook No.: 45539

Published: Apr 30, 2014

Downloads: 65

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Humorous stories

Subject: Siblings -- Fiction

Subject: Bachelors -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.