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Title: The Hampdenshire Wonder

Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

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Summary: "The Hampdenshire Wonder" by J. D. Beresford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the extraordinary experiences associated with a remarkable child, Victor Stott, who is characterized by his unusual intellect and atypical physical features. Through the lens of those who encounter him, the novel explores themes of normalcy, intelligence, and societal perceptions of difference. At the start of the novel, the narrator describes a train journey where he observes a woman with an unusual baby, sparking curiosity and a mix of unspoken apprehension among the passengers. This intriguing child, with his large head and perceived intelligence, captivates the attention of others, prompting discussions filled with both fascination and disdain. The opening chapter sets the stage for the life of Ginger Stott, Victor's father, who is determined to mold his son into a cricketing prodigy despite the challenges posed by Victor's extraordinary nature. As the tale unfolds, we glimpse the complexities of parenting, societal expectations, and the struggle between ambition and acceptance of one’s differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947

EBook No.: 53028

Published: Sep 11, 2016

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Hampdenshire Wonder

Note: Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously
made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "The Hampdenshire Wonder" by J. D. Beresford is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the extraordinary experiences associated with a remarkable child, Victor Stott, who is characterized by his unusual intellect and atypical physical features. Through the lens of those who encounter him, the novel explores themes of normalcy, intelligence, and societal perceptions of difference. At the start of the novel, the narrator describes a train journey where he observes a woman with an unusual baby, sparking curiosity and a mix of unspoken apprehension among the passengers. This intriguing child, with his large head and perceived intelligence, captivates the attention of others, prompting discussions filled with both fascination and disdain. The opening chapter sets the stage for the life of Ginger Stott, Victor's father, who is determined to mold his son into a cricketing prodigy despite the challenges posed by Victor's extraordinary nature. As the tale unfolds, we glimpse the complexities of parenting, societal expectations, and the struggle between ambition and acceptance of one’s differences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Beresford, J. D. (John Davys), 1873-1947

EBook No.: 53028

Published: Sep 11, 2016

Downloads: 91

Language: English

Subject: Science fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.