A Fool There Was by Porter Emerson Browne

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Author Browne, Porter Emerson, 1879-1934
Title A Fool There Was
Credits Produced by Jason Kwong, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "A Fool There Was" by Porter Emerson Browne is a novel likely written during the early 20th century. The story explores complex themes of love, ambition, and social dynamics through the lives of its characters, primarily focusing on John Stuyvesant Schuyler and his family, along with their social acquaintances. The narrative hints at a backdrop of contrasting lives, from wealthy households to those in squalor, capturing the intricacies of human relationships and the impact of decisions on their fates. The opening of "A Fool There Was" sets the stage by introducing several key characters and their interrelationships. John Schuyler, a man of integrity and heir to a respectable lineage, lives with his wife and son in a grand house, while next door are the Blakes, a more jovial family. Across the street resides the widow of Jimmy Blair with her daughter, Kathryn, who embodies playful innocence. The narrative describes their lives intertwined with themes of love and loss, as well as the societal norms of the time. The inclusion of contrasting elements, such as the affluent homes and the troubled lives of those in poverty, suggests a larger commentary on the human condition and the variances in life experiences, setting a compelling backdrop for the unfolding drama. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Femmes fatales -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6305
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 29, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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