The Trumpeter Swan by Temple Bailey
"The Trumpeter Swan" by Temple Bailey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of homecoming, the emotional struggles of returning soldiers after World War I, and the complexities of personal relationships. The main character, Randolph Paine, returns to his family's estate, King's Crest, filled with nostalgia and a longing for permanence, which is complicated by the presence of new acquaintances and the backdrop of
changing social dynamics in post-war America. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a group of men traveling by train to Randolph's home, illustrating a sense of camaraderie and the impact of the recent war. Young Randy, whose character is marked by a mixture of strength and vulnerability, grapples with the emotional burden of having survived while others did not. He reconnects with his family and friends, notably the beautiful Becky Bannister, whose presence endears him to memories of his childhood. Their interactions hint at the evolving nature of their relationship against the backdrop of societal expectations and the weight of their individual experiences during the war. The opening sets the stage for a narrative that explores themes of love, identity, and the haunting echoes of the past amidst the overarching desire for reconciliation and belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bailey, Temple, 1869-1953 |
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| Illustrator | Stephens, Alice Barber, 1858-1932 |
| Title | The Trumpeter Swan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Sjaani, Beginners Projects and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17697 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 194 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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