| Author |
McFee, William, 1881-1966 |
| Title |
Aliens
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Woodie4 and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Aliens" by William McFee is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores themes of human folly through the lens of interpersonal relationships and societal dynamics, focusing on the lives of its characters in a suburban setting. The narrative's central character appears to be Mrs. Carville, an intriguing figure whose presence captivates her neighbors, leading them to speculate about her background and connection to a mysterious man. At the start of the novel, the characters are introduced to the enigmatic Mrs. Carville, who is observed by her curious neighbors as they ponder her identity and domestic practices. The opening establishes a sense of intrigue as they notice her use of a traditional Italian heating device, which reflects her foreignness in their American environment. As they discuss her family and speculate about her husband's whereabouts, the neighbors, each with their distinct viewpoints, reveal their aspirations, biases, and the social dynamics that shape their perceptions of Mrs. Carville, setting the stage for unfolding narratives about relationships and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31241 |
| Release Date |
Feb 9, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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