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LoC No.: 16020111
Title: The Wonderful Year
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Jen Haines & the
online Project Gutenberg team at
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//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Wonderful Year" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story encapsulates the experiences of Martin Overshaw, a somewhat timid and unremarkable English professor, as he navigates life and relationships in Paris after being dismissed from his teaching position. The narrative unfolds an exploration of themes such as liberation, self-discovery, and the contrast between the mundane and the romantic backdrop of Paris. The opening of the novel introduces Martin as he navigates the unfamiliar streets of Paris, eagerly anticipating a meeting with a friend, Corinna Hastings. Through his reflections, the reader learns of his recent struggles and sense of loss following his mother’s death, juxtaposing the vibrancy of Paris with his own feelings of alienation. His dinner with Corinna sets the stage for their budding friendship, revealing their shared sentiments of searching for purpose and happiness against the backdrop of a city that evokes both excitement and dread. As they connect over their dreams and disappointments, they lay the foundation for an adventurous journey that promises further exploration of their lives and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Locke, William John, 1863-1930
EBook No.: 60123
Published: Aug 18, 2019
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: British -- France -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Egypt -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16020111
Title: The Wonderful Year
Note: Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Al Haines, Jen Haines & the
online Project Gutenberg team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary: "The Wonderful Year" by William John Locke is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story encapsulates the experiences of Martin Overshaw, a somewhat timid and unremarkable English professor, as he navigates life and relationships in Paris after being dismissed from his teaching position. The narrative unfolds an exploration of themes such as liberation, self-discovery, and the contrast between the mundane and the romantic backdrop of Paris. The opening of the novel introduces Martin as he navigates the unfamiliar streets of Paris, eagerly anticipating a meeting with a friend, Corinna Hastings. Through his reflections, the reader learns of his recent struggles and sense of loss following his mother’s death, juxtaposing the vibrancy of Paris with his own feelings of alienation. His dinner with Corinna sets the stage for their budding friendship, revealing their shared sentiments of searching for purpose and happiness against the backdrop of a city that evokes both excitement and dread. As they connect over their dreams and disappointments, they lay the foundation for an adventurous journey that promises further exploration of their lives and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Locke, William John, 1863-1930
EBook No.: 60123
Published: Aug 18, 2019
Downloads: 79
Language: English
Subject: British -- France -- Fiction
Subject: British -- Egypt -- Fiction
Subject: English fiction -- 20th century
Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.