The Rise of Roscoe Paine by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
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| Author | Lincoln, Joseph Crosby, 1870-1944 |
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| Title | The Rise of Roscoe Paine |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Summary | "The Rise of Roscoe Paine" by Joseph C. Lincoln is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story introduces the protagonist, Roscoe Paine, an aimless and disillusioned man in his thirties, who has retreated to his hometown of Denboro after the disgrace of his father's criminal past. As he navigates his relationship with the quirky townspeople and grapples with his own lack of ambition, the arrival of wealthy newcomers presents a new set of challenges and reflects on social class dynamics. At the start of the novel, Roscoe engages in banter with his neighbor Lute Rogers and his domineering wife, Dorinda, showcasing the mundane but humorous life in Denboro. As Roscoe sets out for the village, he reflects on his self-imposed idleness and the judgment he faces for being a “loafer.” His encounter with a flashy automobile driven by wealthy vacationers adds to his sense of futility, and this feeling intensifies when he receives a letter from James Colton, a wealthy newcomer from New York, summoning him for a meeting. The opening chapters set the stage for Roscoe's internal conflict and societal pressures, hinting at the story's exploration of class, personal worth, and the complexities of ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Massachusetts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Cape Cod (Mass.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3137 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 8, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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