| Author |
Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
| Title |
Captures
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
A feud -- The man who kept his form -- A hedonist -- Timber -- Santa Lucia -- Blackmail -- The broken boot -- Stroke of lighting -- Virtue -- Conscience -- Salta pro nobis -- Philanthropy -- A long-ago affair -- Acme -- Late—299 -- Had a horse.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Tim Lindell, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Captures" by John Galsworthy is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two neighboring farmers, Bowden and Steer, whose relationship deteriorates after a tragic event involving Bowden's dog being shot. The narrative unfolds themes of social class, rural identity, and the complexity of human relationships within a close-knit community. The opening of "Captures" introduces Bowden as a laid-back farmer who is affected deeply by the loss of his dog, a pain exacerbated by his neighbor Steer’s actions. Galsworthy intricately depicts Bowden's feelings and daily life as he grapples with the emotional aftermath of the incident. Tensions begin to rise between the two men, setting the stage for a feud that highlights the entangled fates of their families, including Steer's niece Molly and Bowden’s son, Ned, whose relationships further complicate the conflict. This initial exploration of rural life, character struggles, and interpersonal dynamics effectively draws readers into the heart of the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65252 |
| Release Date |
May 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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