That Fortune by Charles Dudley Warner
"That Fortune" by Charles Dudley Warner is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around a young boy named Philip Burnett, who is twelve years old and filled with dreams of adventure and ambition as he navigates the joys and challenges of youth in a rural American setting. Through his explorations and contemplations, we gain insight into his character and the world around him, marked by historical traditions
and the innocence of childhood. At the start of the novel, we meet Philip as he swings from a hickory tree, immersed in thoughts of nature, imagination, and the weight of history that surrounds him. He dreams of possibilities, influenced by both the natural world and the historical narratives of his ancestors, ranging from the Revolutionary War to Indian encounters. The opening sets up his relationships with family members, particularly his sweet cousin Alice and his formidable uncle, and introduces other children such as Celia Howard, who plays a significant role in shaping his social interactions. Through vivid descriptions of the idyllic countryside and the boy's inner musings, the reader is drawn into Philip's youthful perspective, his longing for recognition, and his imaginative aspirations for the future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900 |
|---|---|
| Title | That Fortune |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3105 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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