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Title: The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco" by Gelett Burgess is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a gritty and vibrant San Francisco, exploring themes of fortune-telling, mental instability, and the diverse tapestry of human lives. The opening portion introduces us to a young boy named Francis, living in a dilapidated tenement, alongside his mother, Madam Grant, who is a clairvoyant. Their lives are intertwined with the struggles, secrets, and desires of the characters who pass through their world. At the start of the novel, we are immersed in the bleak conditions of the Siskiyou House, where Francis resides with Madam Grant. The setting is filled with vivid descriptions of neglect and decay, sharply contrasted with the boy's innocence and fascination with the written word, particularly his reading of "Gulliver’s Travels." The narrative builds tension as Francis interacts with a suspicious visitor who attempts to enter their lives, revealing themes of trust and survival. Ultimately, Madam Grant's erratic behavior hints at deeper mysteries, setting the stage for the intertwining stories of fortune seekers and the complex characters of San Francisco. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951
Illustrator: Ralph, Lester
EBook No.: 48984
Published: May 17, 2015
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject: Bohemianism -- Fiction
Subject: Fortune-tellers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco
Note: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "The Heart Line: A Drama of San Francisco" by Gelett Burgess is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a gritty and vibrant San Francisco, exploring themes of fortune-telling, mental instability, and the diverse tapestry of human lives. The opening portion introduces us to a young boy named Francis, living in a dilapidated tenement, alongside his mother, Madam Grant, who is a clairvoyant. Their lives are intertwined with the struggles, secrets, and desires of the characters who pass through their world. At the start of the novel, we are immersed in the bleak conditions of the Siskiyou House, where Francis resides with Madam Grant. The setting is filled with vivid descriptions of neglect and decay, sharply contrasted with the boy's innocence and fascination with the written word, particularly his reading of "Gulliver’s Travels." The narrative builds tension as Francis interacts with a suspicious visitor who attempts to enter their lives, revealing themes of trust and survival. Ultimately, Madam Grant's erratic behavior hints at deeper mysteries, setting the stage for the intertwining stories of fortune seekers and the complex characters of San Francisco. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Creator: Burgess, Gelett, 1866-1951
Illustrator: Ralph, Lester
EBook No.: 48984
Published: May 17, 2015
Downloads: 221
Language: English
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
Subject: Bohemianism -- Fiction
Subject: Fortune-tellers -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.