Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot by Charles Heber Clark
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"Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot" by Max Adeler is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. This work seeks to entertain through lighthearted tales rather than follow a traditional plot structure. The book is set in a whimsical village, presumably called Millburg, where eccentric characters navigate the quirks of life, relationships, and human nature. The opening of the novel establishes its playful tone by discussing the concept of "elbow-room"
as a metaphor for the freedom individuals experience in less crowded environments compared to bustling cities. The narrative then introduces Mr. and Mrs. Fogg, a couple facing comical challenges with their infant, which leads to misunderstandings and a humorous exploration of domestic life. As Mr. Fogg dabbles in mesmerism to soothe their restless baby, a mishap ensues that sets the stage for ensuing absurdity, hinting at the amusing escapades that will unfold throughout this light-hearted tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clark, Charles Heber, 1841-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot |
| Credits | Produced by Curtis Weyant, Tim Koeller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12581 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 431 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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