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Title: A Fool in Spots
Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by D A Alexander, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "A Fool in Spots" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Robert Milburn, an artist navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations as he grapples with his feelings for the captivating Cherokee Bell while dealing with the cynicism of his friend Willard Frost. The novel explores themes of passion, aspiration, and the emotional struggles involved in romantic entanglements within a socially intricate world. The opening of "A Fool in Spots" presents a rich dialogue between Robert Milburn and Willard Frost as they discuss love, ambition, and the societal pressures of marriage. Robert is portrayed as an impassioned artist, facing the harsh realities of his financial situation and his growing feelings for Cherokee. Meanwhile, Frost embodies a more pragmatic outlook on relationships, advocating for the combination of love and practicality in marriage. Through their conversation, the narrative hints at deeper romantic intrigues and personal conflicts, particularly revolving around Cherokee, whose beauty and innocence stir both admiration and desire among the men. This sets the stage for a story filled with emotional complexity, societal critique, and the quest for personal fulfillment amidst external expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956
EBook No.: 65018
Published: Apr 7, 2021
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Fool in Spots
Note: Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: E-text prepared by D A Alexander, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary: "A Fool in Spots" by Hallie Erminie Rives is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces us to Robert Milburn, an artist navigating the complexities of love and societal expectations as he grapples with his feelings for the captivating Cherokee Bell while dealing with the cynicism of his friend Willard Frost. The novel explores themes of passion, aspiration, and the emotional struggles involved in romantic entanglements within a socially intricate world. The opening of "A Fool in Spots" presents a rich dialogue between Robert Milburn and Willard Frost as they discuss love, ambition, and the societal pressures of marriage. Robert is portrayed as an impassioned artist, facing the harsh realities of his financial situation and his growing feelings for Cherokee. Meanwhile, Frost embodies a more pragmatic outlook on relationships, advocating for the combination of love and practicality in marriage. Through their conversation, the narrative hints at deeper romantic intrigues and personal conflicts, particularly revolving around Cherokee, whose beauty and innocence stir both admiration and desire among the men. This sets the stage for a story filled with emotional complexity, societal critique, and the quest for personal fulfillment amidst external expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Rives, Hallie Erminie, 1876-1956
EBook No.: 65018
Published: Apr 7, 2021
Downloads: 62
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.