The Dust Flower by Basil King
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| Author | King, Basil, 1859-1928 |
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| Illustrator | Kline, Hibberd V. B. (Hibberd Van Buren), 1885- |
| Title | The Dust Flower |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Dust Flower" by Basil King is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the tumultuous relationship between Rashleigh Allerton, a man struggling with his identity and vices, and his fiancée, Barbara Walbrook, as they confront their demons and family expectations. The narrative is set against the backdrop of contrasting social classes, exploring themes of love, class conflict, and self-discovery. At the start of the novel, we witness a heated confrontation between Rashleigh and Barbara, filled with emotional turmoil and misunderstandings. Rashleigh feels pressured to conform to Barbara's demands and give up his friendships, which stirs his sense of defiance. Meanwhile, Barbara struggles with her own insecurities and expectations imposed upon her by her aunt. Their arguments escalate, revealing deep-seated fears about their compatibility and future happiness. As the tension mounts, Rashleigh makes a rash decision to marry a woman, Letty, whom he has just met, in an attempt to escape his troubled relationship with Barbara. This choice sets the stage for a complex exploration of their intertwined fates and the consequences of their actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28590 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 148 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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