Ruggles of Red Gap by Harry Leon Wilson
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"Ruggles of Red Gap" by Harry Leon Wilson is a comedic novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around Ruggles, a British valet in service to the Honourable George Augustus Vane-Basingwell, who becomes embroiled in a cultural and social upheaval when he loses a wager and is "won" by an American family, the Flouds. The narrative promises a humorous exploration of class differences, culture clash, and Ruggles’ journey from
a proper English gentleman's servant to a rather reluctant member of an American household. At the start of the novel, Ruggles is preparing the Honourable George for an evening out in Paris, discussing the potential implications of lobster on his complexion while the Honourable George eagerly anticipates a poker game with Americans, hinting at both his gambling misadventures and his complicated character. The opening reveals the tensions between the British and American characters, foreshadowing the comedic chaos that will ensue. Ruggles’ observations about George's flaws and the awkwardness of social interactions set a humorous tone, while his superstitions about a gypsy's prophecy about change on his fortieth birthday suggest an impending upheaval in his orderly life. As the narrative unfolds, Ruggles is pushed into an unexpected adventure filled with unique characters and comedic situations, hinting at the challenges he will face as he navigates his new, unanticipated role in American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wilson, Harry Leon, 1867-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | Ruggles of Red Gap |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Valets -- Fiction |
| Subject | Washington (State) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9151 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09151-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 599 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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