The Broom-Squire by S. Baring-Gould
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| Author | Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine), 1834-1924 |
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| LoC No. | 06007960 |
| Title | The Broom-Squire |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Elaine Laizure from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive (http://www.archive.org) |
| Summary | "The Broom-Squire" by S. Baring-Gould is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around a sailor who, after losing his wife, finds himself burdened with their infant daughter while navigating the rough terrain of life and his own responsibilities. The narrative begins with the sailor's challenging journey through a tavern and sets the stage for explorations of family, connection, and community. At the start of the book, a distressed sailor enters the tavern "Ship" in Thursley, carrying his crying baby girl after the death of his wife. The landlady, surprised and concerned by the sailor’s clumsy handling of the child, engages in witty banter while attempting to assist him. As the sailor expresses exhaustion from the journey, he discusses his plans to drop off the baby with her aunt, highlighting themes of parental struggle and loss. Meanwhile, a group of dubious characters surrounds him, hinting at the potential dangers that lie ahead on his journey. The stage is set for a tale rich with character interactions, the complexities of fatherhood, and a journey fraught with uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Surrey (England) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30354 |
| Release Date | Oct 28, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 48 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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