Friendship Village by Zona Gale

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Author Gale, Zona, 1874-1938
LoC No. 08030534
Title Friendship Village
Note Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The side door -- The début -- Nobody sick, nobody poor -- Covers for seven -- The shadow of good things to come -- Stock -- The big wind -- The grandma ladies -- Not as the world giveth -- Lonesome -- Of the sky and some rosemary -- Top floor back -- An epilogue -- The tea party -- What is that in thine hand? -- Put on thy beautiful garments -- In the wilderness a cedar -- Herself -- The hidings of power.
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Summary "Friendship Village" by Zona Gale is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of community and connection in a small, Midwestern village, focusing on the intertwining lives of its residents. Central to the narrative is Calliope Marsh, a music teacher and lace mender, whose views and interactions reflect the tension between traditional values and modern advancements in their quaint setting. The opening of "Friendship Village" introduces readers to the town itself, described with charming detail as a blend of old-fashioned and contemporary elements. It sets the tone for the contrasting lifestyles of the villagers, who navigate modern conveniences like telephones while keeping many quaint, idiosyncratic customs alive. Key characters such as Calliope provide insight into the community's dynamics as she humorously contemplates the peculiarities of her neighbors—revealing an intricate social fabric where various personalities and their histories connect in everyday life. The stage is set for a series of unfolding events that will further explore these relationships and the essence of friendship within their small town. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject City and town life -- Fiction
Subject Short stories, American
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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