From the Housetops by George Barr McCutcheon

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Author McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928
Illustrator Cootes, F. Graham
Title From the Housetops
Note Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "From the Housetops" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of love, wealth, and family obligations through its main character, Braden Thorpe, who is grappling with the impending marriage of his fiancé, Anne Tresslyn, to his much older grandfather, Templeton Thorpe. As Braden wrestles with the emotional fallout of this situation, it sets up a narrative that seems poised to delve into the complexities of financial motives intertwined with romantic relationships. The opening of the story introduces us to the troubled dynamics between Braden Thorpe and Mrs. Tresslyn, Anne's mother, against the backdrop of the impending marriage to Templeton Thorpe. Braden passionately expresses his disdain for the union, which he sees as a manipulation of the innocent Anne driven by greed and practicality rather than love. Mrs. Tresslyn is unapologetic and defends the marriage as a calculated decision based on the potential security it offers. This initial confrontation highlights the central conflict of the narrative, raising questions about loyalty, love, and the moral implications of marrying for money or social status, setting the stage for further exploration of these themes throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 18612
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 3, 2009
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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