Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania by Bayard Taylor

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Author Taylor, Bayard, 1825-1878
Title Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Barry Abrahamsen, Mary Glenn Krause, Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Joseph and His Friend: A Story of Pennsylvania" by Bayard Taylor is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character Joseph Asten, who grapples with the expectations of country life, family duties, and his growing feelings towards women, particularly in relation to the societal changes introduced by a visiting city girl, Julia Blessing. The book explores themes of love, friendship, and the contrasts between rural simplicity and urban sophistication. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Joseph, who showcases a mix of timidity and innocence as he prepares for a social event, which is also a point of tension with his aunt, Rachel. Their conversation reflects the hesitations surrounding his emerging independence and the societal norms of their rural community. As the evening unfolds, Joseph's interactions with Elwood Withers, his best friend, reveal his naivety regarding love and relationships, setting the stage for further complications involving Julia and Lucy Henderson, another girl who has captured Joseph's attention. The opening sets a contemplative tone, tinged with humor and the anxiety of young love, establishing a foundation for character development and the exploration of deeper emotional landscapes throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Pennsylvania -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 54863
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Most Recently Updated Feb 12, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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