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Title: Splashing Into Society

Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

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Summary: "Splashing Into Society" by Iris Barry is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Harold Withersq, a somewhat hapless young man of modest means, and his aspiration to ascend the social ladder after inheriting a fortune from his dead uncle. The book captures their whimsical adventures and misadventures as they seek acceptance in high society, with Harold's love interest, Selia, playing a crucial role in their social escapades. The opening of the novel introduces Harold Withersq as he arrives at Selia’s home to share the news of his newfound wealth. Selia, who has a knack for captivating piano performances, is intrigued by Harold's proposition to dive into society. Their dynamic showcases a blend of ambition and naïveté, as they quickly decide to venture into a world that seems glamorous yet perplexing. The dialogue is peppered with playful language and errors, emphasizing their innocence as they embark on their first adventure to a social party, where they navigate the complexities of high-class gatherings, encounter eccentric characters, and entertain aspirations of wealth and status. The tone sets the stage for a lighthearted exploration of social aspirations and the absurdities that accompany them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barry, Iris, 1895-1969

EBook No.: 60276

Published: Sep 11, 2019

Downloads: 277

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Social satire, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Splashing Into Society

Note: Reading ease score: 85.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Tim Lindell, David Wilson and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Splashing Into Society" by Iris Barry is a humorous novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Harold Withersq, a somewhat hapless young man of modest means, and his aspiration to ascend the social ladder after inheriting a fortune from his dead uncle. The book captures their whimsical adventures and misadventures as they seek acceptance in high society, with Harold's love interest, Selia, playing a crucial role in their social escapades. The opening of the novel introduces Harold Withersq as he arrives at Selia’s home to share the news of his newfound wealth. Selia, who has a knack for captivating piano performances, is intrigued by Harold's proposition to dive into society. Their dynamic showcases a blend of ambition and naïveté, as they quickly decide to venture into a world that seems glamorous yet perplexing. The dialogue is peppered with playful language and errors, emphasizing their innocence as they embark on their first adventure to a social party, where they navigate the complexities of high-class gatherings, encounter eccentric characters, and entertain aspirations of wealth and status. The tone sets the stage for a lighthearted exploration of social aspirations and the absurdities that accompany them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Barry, Iris, 1895-1969

EBook No.: 60276

Published: Sep 11, 2019

Downloads: 277

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

Subject: Social satire, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.