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Buckrose, J. E.
1868
1931
Jameson, Annie Edith
A Bachelor's Comedy
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"A Bachelor's Comedy" by J. E. Buckrose is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the Reverend Andrew Deane, a young vicar navigating his new life in the quaint village of Gaythorpe-on-the-Marsh. As he attempts to establish himself, he grapples with the perception of his youthfulness and the burdens of his clerical responsibilities, all while encountering the charming eccentricities of his new parish's residents. The opening of the novel introduces Andrew as he travels to Gaythorpe, filled with hope and anxiety about his new role. He arrives at the station and is met by the churchwarden, Mr. Thorpe, as they make their way through the pastoral landscape. Andrew is determined to shed his boyish nickname "Andy" and take on the dignity of his position. The narrative unfolds with his interactions at the Vicarage, where he faces the challenge of maintaining discipline with his staff, notably the drunken gardener Sam Petch, while showing kindness to the endearing but needy villagers. This balance of humor, introspection, and the complexities of clerical life lays the groundwork for the deeper themes of community, expectation, and personal growth that will follow in Andrew's journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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