| Author |
Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930 |
| Illustrator |
Meylan, Paul Julian, 1882-1961 |
| Title |
The Butterfly House
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly
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| Summary |
"The Butterfly House" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the fictional village of Fairbridge, New Jersey, which is presented as a quaint yet provocatively petty place, consumed by its own self-importance. The narrative introduces various characters, including the elegant and ambitious Mrs. Wilbur Edes and the mysterious Alice Mendon, whose lives intertwine amidst the village's social dynamics. The opening of the novel meticulously describes Fairbridge, a town rife with contradictions, where the citizens are proud of their small lives while being tragically ignorant of their limitations. We meet key characters like Mrs. Edes, who struggles with her ambitions within the confines of village life, and Alice Mendon, who exudes beauty and charm but remains somewhat detached and enigmatic. As these women navigate the social landscape—highlighted by their interactions at the Zenith Club—the stage is set for exploring themes of ambition, identity, and the impact of societal norms on individual lives. The narrative richly evokes the intricacies of small-town dynamics, hinting at deeper conflicts that may unfold as the story progresses. (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 Jersey -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18158 |
| Release Date |
Apr 12, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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