| Author |
Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
| Title |
The Firing Line
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net.
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| Summary |
"The Firing Line" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores romantic themes against a backdrop of adventure, focusing on the experiences of the young protagonist, Hamil, as he navigates the complexities of love and social interactions in a vibrant setting. The narrative particularly highlights Hamil's encounters with a mysterious girl he affectionately nicknames 'Calypso,' who embodies beauty and intrigue. The opening of the story introduces Hamil, who is spending a languid day by the sea as he encounters a girl swimming in the ocean. After saving her, they engage in a spirited dialogue that reveals their contrasting views on life and the nature of human connection. This initial meeting is marked by wit and underlying tension, as Hamil finds himself drawn to her, despite her seemingly indifferent demeanor. As the scene unfolds, the atmosphere shifts from light-hearted banter to contemplative musings on identity and personal history, setting the stage for further exploration of their relationship and the social intricacies surrounding them. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spouses -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15654 |
| Release Date |
Apr 19, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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