Happy-Thought Hall by F. C. Burnand
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| Author | Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917 |
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| Title | Happy-Thought Hall |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works in the International Children's Digital Library.) |
| Summary | "Happy-Thought Hall" by F. C. Burnand is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story revolves around a group of friends who decide to rent a country house for the winter, filled with eccentric characters and humorous ideas on building and living together. A central theme emerges as they navigate their plans, ambitions, and the complexities of friendships amidst the backdrop of their shared dwelling. The opening of "Happy-Thought Hall" introduces the protagonist's whimsical aspiration to create a perfect winter retreat, inspired by a friend named Cazell. The protagonist envisions a house with various wings for different types of guests, but the plan quickly spirals into humorous and impractical discussions about costs, architectural styles, and amenities. Influenced by their unique personalities, the group engages in debates over design choices and costs, ultimately resolving to rent a peculiar old mansion instead. The opening sets the tone for the comedic exploration of friendship and the absurdities of social gatherings, suggesting a lighthearted narrative filled with satire and wit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26281 |
| Release Date | Aug 12, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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