The Auction Block by Rex Beach
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"The Auction Block" by Rex Beach is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Knight family as they grapple with their aspirations and struggles in the bustling environment of New York City, contrasting their previous life in Vale. The tale primarily focuses on their daughter, Lorelei, who is deemed beautiful and is seen as the family's ticket to a better life through potential success in show
business. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Knight family, particularly the father, Peter Knight, who is reluctantly faced with a political offer in New York, and his ambitious wife, who believes that their daughter Lorelei's beauty can elevate them financially. As Peter expresses his dissatisfaction with leaving his small-town life, Lorelei's mother argues that a move to the city is essential for Lorelei to find success and escape their current poverty. This opening sets the stage for the family's dynamic as they debate their futures and how Lorelei might embark on a career in theater, highlighting the conflicts and ambitions that will ultimately unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Beach, Rex, 1877-1949 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Auction Block |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5143 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | May 1, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 403 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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