Mixed Faces by Roy Norton
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"Mixed Faces" by Roy Norton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to two seemingly identical characters: Judge J. Woodworth-Granger, a dignified and serious figure, and James Gollop, an ebullient commercial traveler. Through their humorous mix-ups, the book explores themes of identity, societal roles, and the contrast between seriousness and lightheartedness as the two men navigate their entangled fates. At the start of the book, the
opening chapter unfolds in a hotel lobby, where Judge Woodworth-Granger is mistaken for Gollop by a hotel porter. The Judge's rigid demeanor clashes with Gollop's carefree nature, leading to a comedic series of misunderstandings. The narrative contrasts the Judge's lofty ambitions of political respectability with Gollop's free-spirited approach to life, setting up a conflict that seems poised to explore their distinct personalities, aspirations, and the influence they have on each other's lives. The reader is engaged with humor and keen observations about the characters, laying the groundwork for an entertaining exploration of both their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Norton, Roy, 1869-1942 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 21011494 |
| Title | Mixed Faces |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29657 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 319 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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