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LoC No.: 07030833
Title: Light-Fingered Gentry
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Light-Fingered Gentry" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of societal dynamics and personal relationships, focusing on complex characters navigating their lives amid changing social landscapes. The narrative primarily centers around Neva Carlin and Horace Armstrong, delving into their troubled marriage and the ramifications of their emotional estrangement. The opening of the novel introduces Neva, a young woman of somber demeanor and beauty, who seeks a private meeting with her husband, Horace. Their conversation reveals a deep disconnect in their marriage, rooted in unfulfilled expectations and the lingering aftermath of a lost child. As they navigate their emotional turmoil, Neva expresses her desire for freedom, leading to a poignant discussion about their past choices that have led to their current dissatisfaction. The scene is filled with a sense of melancholy as both characters confront the reality of their situation, setting the stage for their individual journeys toward self-discovery within the confines of their societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911
Illustrator: Brehm, George, 1878-1966
EBook No.: 48621
Published: Mar 31, 2015
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Commercial crimes -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07030833
Title: Light-Fingered Gentry
Note: Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "Light-Fingered Gentry" by David Graham Phillips is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of societal dynamics and personal relationships, focusing on complex characters navigating their lives amid changing social landscapes. The narrative primarily centers around Neva Carlin and Horace Armstrong, delving into their troubled marriage and the ramifications of their emotional estrangement. The opening of the novel introduces Neva, a young woman of somber demeanor and beauty, who seeks a private meeting with her husband, Horace. Their conversation reveals a deep disconnect in their marriage, rooted in unfulfilled expectations and the lingering aftermath of a lost child. As they navigate their emotional turmoil, Neva expresses her desire for freedom, leading to a poignant discussion about their past choices that have led to their current dissatisfaction. The scene is filled with a sense of melancholy as both characters confront the reality of their situation, setting the stage for their individual journeys toward self-discovery within the confines of their societal roles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Phillips, David Graham, 1867-1911
Illustrator: Brehm, George, 1878-1966
EBook No.: 48621
Published: Mar 31, 2015
Downloads: 129
Language: English
Subject: New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Commercial crimes -- Fiction
Subject: Capitalists and financiers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.