| Author |
Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902 |
| Title |
The House of Martha
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The House of Martha" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds through the perspective of an unnamed narrator who reflects on various aspects of life, centered around his relationship with his grandmother and his experiences upon returning from a year in Europe. The narrative touches on themes of communication, the art of listening, and the complexities of social interactions. The opening of the novel introduces the narrator, who lives with his grandmother in a pleasant village. As he recounts his experiences abroad, he expresses disappointment that no one seems interested in his tales upon his return. He contemplates the nature of conversation in society, where people often prefer to dominate discussions rather than listen. In an attempt to find a suitable audience for his stories, he plans to hire a person solely to listen to him. This leads to comedic encounters as he navigates through the challenges of seeking a listener who will be genuinely engaged in his recounting of travel tales, showcasing Stockton's humor and social critique. (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 |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
18822 |
| Release Date |
Jul 13, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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