The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett by Compton MacKenzie
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About this eBook
| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
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| Title | The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Early Life and Adventures of Sylvia Scarlett" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the life of Sylvia Scarlett, a young girl living in France, as she navigates familial relationships and societal expectations amidst her colorful yet tumultuous upbringing. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Sylvia's father, Henry Snow, during a chaotic scene that highlights his carefree and somewhat irresponsible nature. Meanwhile, Sylvia’s mother, Juliette, is depicted as a hardworking seamstress struggling to provide for her family in the face of mounting challenges, including her husband's gambling habits. The opening establishes a vivid backdrop of family dynamics filled with laughter, conflict, and cultural contrasts, while also planting seeds of curiosity about Sylvia's future and the transformation she will undergo as her story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39527 |
| Release Date | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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