Rogues and vagabonds by Compton MacKenzie
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"Rogues and Vagabonds" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. It captures the whimsical and vibrant world of London's pleasure gardens through the lens of theatrical and pyrotechnic spectacles. The narrative revolves around Letizia Oriano, a young woman poised to perform a daring act at "Neptune's Grotto," a tavern that embodies an era on the cusp of change, hinting at societal transformations and personal conflicts interwoven with
the drama of her mother's ambitions. The opening of "Rogues and Vagabonds" introduces readers to "Neptune's Grotto" and the excitement of a fireworks show produced by Madame Oriano, Letizia’s mother. Set in 1829, the chapter captures a lively scene filled with patrons drawn to the spectacle of light and sound. As Madame prepares for the grand finale that features Letizia, we witness the underlying tension through the characters' interactions, particularly Letizia's defiance and Caleb Fuller's brooding jealousy. This dynamic unfolds against a backdrop of encroaching modernization, signaling changes that threaten traditional pleasures and relationships, setting the tone for the intertwining lives of these colorful characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 27008459 |
| Title | Rogues and vagabonds |
| Original Publication | New York: George H. Doran Company, 1927. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogues_and_Vagabonds |
| Credits | Steve Mattern, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Theater -- Great Britain -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 71848 |
| Release Date | Oct 10, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 29, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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