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Title: Peter

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "Peter" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of post-World War I London, exploring themes of youth, love, and societal expectations. The main character, Peter Mainwaring, navigates complex relationships with his friend Nellie Heaton, who is engaged to someone else, and grapples with feelings of ennui and uncertainty about the future. The opening of the novel introduces Peter and Nellie, who find themselves in a suffocating social setting filled with middle-aged adults discussing mundane issues. Through their playful banter, they reveal their youthful perspectives and existential concerns, especially regarding Nellie’s impending marriage. The chapter captures the disconnection between generations, as Peter reflects on the frivolity of the adult world while pondering his own feelings for Nellie. Their dialogue touches on themes of love, friendship, and the weight of societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940

EBook No.: 57568

Published: Jul 22, 2018

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Peter

Note: Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Peter" by E. F. Benson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of post-World War I London, exploring themes of youth, love, and societal expectations. The main character, Peter Mainwaring, navigates complex relationships with his friend Nellie Heaton, who is engaged to someone else, and grapples with feelings of ennui and uncertainty about the future. The opening of the novel introduces Peter and Nellie, who find themselves in a suffocating social setting filled with middle-aged adults discussing mundane issues. Through their playful banter, they reveal their youthful perspectives and existential concerns, especially regarding Nellie’s impending marriage. The chapter captures the disconnection between generations, as Peter reflects on the frivolity of the adult world while pondering his own feelings for Nellie. Their dialogue touches on themes of love, friendship, and the weight of societal norms, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of their relationship as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Benson, E. F. (Edward Frederic), 1867-1940

EBook No.: 57568

Published: Jul 22, 2018

Downloads: 93

Language: English

Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction

Subject: Husband and wife -- Fiction

Subject: London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.