The Rustle of Silk by Cosmo Hamilton
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About this eBook
| Author | Hamilton, Cosmo, 1872?-1942 |
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| Title | The Rustle of Silk |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Rustle of Silk" by Cosmo Hamilton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative introduces the life of a young girl named Lola Breezy, who is navigating her desires for a better social class and aspirations for a more glamorous life while contending with her humble origins as the daughter of a watchmaker. The story sets a vibrant backdrop of early 1920s London, emphasizing themes of class, social mobility, and the vibrant quest for identity. The opening of the narrative presents Lola as a captivating presence, whether during her playful interactions in the streets of Bayswater or in her yearning to transcend her modest upbringing. Observed by a man who is a playwright, Lola's enchantment with prominent figures in politics, particularly the character Fallaray, reflects her ambitions and naïve dreamscapes. Her relationship with her family—particularly her anxious mother, Mrs. Breezy, who sees Lola's allure as a threat to social status—contrasts sharply with Lola’s aspirations to step into the world of the aristocracy. As the plot unfolds, Lola’s desire to redefine herself leads her to seek a position as a lady’s maid, which would ultimately connect her to her idol, Fallaray, and propel the narrative forward into the realms of romance and personal discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35079 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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