Beasley's Christmas Party by Booth Tarkington
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"Beasley's Christmas Party" by Booth Tarkington is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 20th century. The story introduces the protagonist, who has recently moved to Wainwright, where he becomes intrigued by the enigmatic figure of Mr. David Beasley, a local political figure. As the protagonist navigates his new life, he finds himself drawn to the peculiar occurrences surrounding Beasley’s residence, leading to an exploration of themes such as loneliness, community,
and the nature of friendship. The opening of the story sets up a tranquil October morning as the narrator returns from his first shift at the local newspaper. He reflects on a particular house that he admires, which belongs to Mr. Beasley, while experiencing intrigue at the strange occurrences he senses coming from within. During a chance encounter with Miss Apperthwaite, the daughter of his boarding house owner, he learns about Beasley's character and his solitary living arrangement. The initial chapters paint a picture of Beasley as a quirky yet kind-hearted man, deeply connected to a sickly child named Hamilton Swift, who uses an imaginary world to cope with his difficult life. This leads to humorous and poignant exchanges that hint at deeper emotional currents, creating an engaging setup for their eventual Christmas gathering. The tone of the narrative combines lighthearted observations with an underlying sense of longing and mystery, prompting the reader to further explore Beasley’s character and the relationships around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Tarkington, Booth, 1869-1946 |
|---|---|
| Title | Beasley's Christmas Party |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, David Widger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Christmas stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 5949 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-05949-5 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 454 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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