Pawned by Frank L. Packard

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Author Packard, Frank L. (Frank Lucius), 1877-1942
Title Pawned
Note Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Pawned" by Frank L. Packard is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story opens with a somber scene in New York's East Side, where a cabman delivers a baby girl to a pawnbroker, Paul Veniza, after the child's mother has just passed away. The narrative reveals themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships as the cabman grapples with his past and the burden of his failures. At the start of the book, the cabman, Hawkins, is in deep despair following the death of his wife, Claire. He seeks out Paul Veniza, an old friend, to care for his newborn daughter, while struggling with his own weaknesses and failures. Veniza proposes a condition under which the child will be raised as his own, contending that Hawkins must first redeem his life before he can take on the responsibility of being a father. This poignant introduction sets the stage for a tale that intertwines personal redemption with the shadowy world of pawnbroking and human dignity, hinting at the far-reaching consequences of choices made under pressure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Canadian fiction -- 20th century
Category Text
EBook-No. 51965
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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