The Romance of a Plain Man by Ellen Anderson Gholson Glasgow
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| Author | Glasgow, Ellen Anderson Gholson, 1873-1945 |
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| LoC No. | 09012083 |
| Title | The Romance of a Plain Man |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Romance of a Plain Man" by Ellen Glasgow is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story launches the reader into the life of Ben Starr, a young boy from a struggling family in Richmond, as he navigates the challenges of his humble environment and the complexities of childhood, family, and societal class. Through Ben's perspective, the book explores themes of innocence, aspiration, and the longing for beauty and belonging in a world marked by poverty and hardship. The opening portion ushers us into Ben's world during a stormy October evening, where he engages in playful conversation with his father, showcasing their simple family life. As rain lashes against their home, the family dynamics are revealed, highlighting Ben's youthful curiosity and innocence. Soon, a mysterious woman and her daughter, Sally, interrupt their evening, introducing the complexities of social class distinctions that will shape Ben's experiences as he grows. Sally's disdainful use of the term "common" to describe Ben plants the seeds of his yearning to rise above his circumstances, setting the stage for his struggles with identity and aspiration. As the story unfolds, we glimpse the early indicators of how Ben's environment will impact his journey throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Railroads -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Businessmen -- Fiction |
| Subject | Richmond (Va.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30299 |
| Release Date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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