From the Housetops by George Barr McCutcheon
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About this eBook
| Author | McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928 |
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| Illustrator | Cootes, F. Graham |
| Title | From the Housetops |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "From the Housetops" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, wealth, and family obligations through its main character, Braden Thorpe, who is grappling with the impending marriage of his fiancé, Anne Tresslyn, to his much older grandfather, Templeton Thorpe. As Braden wrestles with the emotional fallout of this situation, it sets up a narrative that seems poised to delve into the complexities of financial motives intertwined with romantic relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to the troubled dynamics between Braden Thorpe and Mrs. Tresslyn, Anne's mother, against the backdrop of the impending marriage to Templeton Thorpe. Braden passionately expresses his disdain for the union, which he sees as a manipulation of the innocent Anne driven by greed and practicality rather than love. Mrs. Tresslyn is unapologetic and defends the marriage as a calculated decision based on the potential security it offers. This initial confrontation highlights the central conflict of the narrative, raising questions about loyalty, love, and the moral implications of marrying for money or social status, setting the stage for further exploration of these themes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18612 |
| Release Date | Jun 17, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 3, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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