One Day's Courtship, and The Heralds of Fame by Robert Barr
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About this eBook
| Author | Barr, Robert, 1850-1912 |
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| Title | One Day's Courtship, and The Heralds of Fame |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "One Day's Courtship, and The Heralds of Fame" by Robert Barr is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around John Trenton, a landscape artist, who embarks on a journey to capture the picturesque Shawenegan Falls in Canada as he prepares to leave for England. The narrative introduces various themes, including ambition, artistic pursuit, and social encounters, as Trenton navigates both the beauty of the landscape and complex relationships, most notably with the strong-willed Eva Sommerton, an American artist. At the start of the novel, we meet John Trenton as he eagerly anticipates returning to the Shawenegan Falls to indulge his artistic desire. He writes to Ed Mason, a lumberman who has befriended him, requesting a canoe for his trip. The journey unfolds with Trenton's reflections on his previous visit, his interactions with a young driver, and his eventual meeting with Mrs. Mason and the seemingly aloof Eva Sommerton. The opening sets the stage for an intricate mix of artistic aspiration and budding romantic tension, with Miss Sommerton establishing herself as a character with distinct views on both art and nature. Thus, the first chapters lay a foundation for a rich exploration of character dynamics and the pursuit of creative passion against the stunning backdrop of the Canadian wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9305 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 61 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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