| Author |
Dickinson, Anna E. (Anna Elizabeth), 1842-1932 |
| Title |
What Answer?
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Josephine Paolucci and the PG Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"What Answer?" by Anna E. Dickinson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a bustling New York City, showcasing the lives of its characters against the backdrop of social issues, especially focusing on themes of ambition, love, and race. The main character appears to be William Surrey, a charming young man grappling with societal expectations and his burgeoning interest in a mysterious girl. The opening of the novel introduces a lively scene on Fifth Avenue, filled with the city's elite, as William Surrey muses over the luxurious yet superficial lifestyle. He is soon captivated by a young girl he spots from a window, prompting him to chase after her. This initial pursuit is filled with youthful optimism and charm while contrasting sharply with an impending conflict regarding race within his father's foundry, particularly concerning a talented black employee named Franklin. The narrative sets the stage for an exploration of personal dilemmas amid broader societal issues as William faces choices that may define his character and affect those around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
War stories
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United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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Political fiction
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African Americans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Philadelphia (Pa.) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Passing (Identity) -- Fiction
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Racism -- Fiction
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Racially mixed people -- Fiction
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Draft Riot, New York, N.Y., 1863 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Interracial marriage -- Fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15402 |
| Release Date |
Mar 18, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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