A Barren Title: A Novel by T. W. Speight

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Author Speight, T. W. (Thomas Wilkinson), 1830-1915
Title A Barren Title: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "A Barren Title: A Novel" by T. W. Speight is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The novel revolves around the character John Fildew, a shabby-genteel man, and his interactions with his family and those connected to the recently deceased Earl of Loughton. We follow Fildew as he navigates his life marked by past glories, financial struggles, and societal perceptions, eventually leading to a deeper involvement in the affairs of the aristocracy. The opening portion introduces Mr. John Fildew, establishing a vivid picture of his character and living conditions in a bustling part of London. It paints a portrait of a man in his early fifties, grappling with the remnants of past dignity while struggling with his current financial precariousness. Through his afternoon stroll, we witness his peculiar habits and social standings, including scorn for his son’s suggestions to improve his appearance. His encounter with Mr. Macer, a painter, hints at Fildew’s connections to the artistic world through his son, Clem, setting the stage for the father-son dynamics and the central conflict regarding the family’s relationship with the recently passed earl’s troubled legacy. The opening establishes the tone of satire and social commentary that is likely to continue throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject Courtship -- Fiction
Subject English fiction -- 19th century
Subject Painters -- Fiction
Subject Families -- Fiction
Subject Identity -- Fiction
Subject Nobility -- England -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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