Reginald Cruden by Talbot Baines Reed
"Reginald Cruden" by Talbot Baines Reed is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the life of Reginald, a young man navigating the challenges of finding work and belonging in a harsh urban environment following the sudden death of his father. It serves as a coming-of-age tale that reflects on social class, the nature of work, and the struggle of family ties. The opening of "Reginald Cruden" introduces
us to a sweltering summer day at the Cruden estate, where the young protagonist, along with his brother Horace and friends, is lazily enjoying a tennis match. However, the tranquility is shattered when Horace rushes back with news of their father's grave illness, leading to a telegram that reveals a sudden turn of fate: their father has passed away. This tragic news sets the stage for the family’s subsequent descent into financial ruin, as Mr. Cruden’s once-thriving estate now rests on precarious investments. The Cruden brothers are forced to leave their comfortable life behind and begin anew in a dreary lodging, where they must confront the stark realities of their new, uncertain future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Reed, Talbot Baines, 1852-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Reginald Cruden A Tale of City Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Young men -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | London (England) -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fraud -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | City and town life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Money -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Finance, Personal -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Snobs and snobbishness -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 21043 |
| Release Date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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