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Title: Babylon, Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "Babylon, Volume 1" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to two young boys, Hiram Winthrop from rural America and Colin Churchill from rural England, as they navigate their lives filled with dreams of art and adventure against the backdrop of their contrasting upbringings and social conditions. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Hiram's frustrating life on a desolate farm in Geauga County, where he is frequently chastised by his domineering father, Deacon Winthrop. As he seeks refuge in the beauty of the blackberry lot nearby, Hiram’s artistic inclinations begin to emerge, symbolized by his secret sketchbook and a deep appreciation for nature. Meanwhile, Colin Churchill is introduced as he enjoys playful moments with his friend Minna in the picturesque Dorset fields, showcasing a budding talent for sculpting clay figures. The juxtaposition of their environments and family dynamics foreshadows the themes of creativity, dissatisfaction with their respective circumstances, and the quest for self-identity that develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Illustrator: Macnab, P. (Peter), -1900
EBook No.: 47431
Published: Nov 22, 2014
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Babylon, Volume 1
Note: Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by Google Books
Summary: "Babylon, Volume 1" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to two young boys, Hiram Winthrop from rural America and Colin Churchill from rural England, as they navigate their lives filled with dreams of art and adventure against the backdrop of their contrasting upbringings and social conditions. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Hiram's frustrating life on a desolate farm in Geauga County, where he is frequently chastised by his domineering father, Deacon Winthrop. As he seeks refuge in the beauty of the blackberry lot nearby, Hiram’s artistic inclinations begin to emerge, symbolized by his secret sketchbook and a deep appreciation for nature. Meanwhile, Colin Churchill is introduced as he enjoys playful moments with his friend Minna in the picturesque Dorset fields, showcasing a budding talent for sculpting clay figures. The juxtaposition of their environments and family dynamics foreshadows the themes of creativity, dissatisfaction with their respective circumstances, and the quest for self-identity that develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899
Illustrator: Macnab, P. (Peter), -1900
EBook No.: 47431
Published: Nov 22, 2014
Downloads: 105
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.