| Author |
Hopkins, William John, 1863-1926 |
| LoC No. |
06008312
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| Title |
The clammer
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| Original Publication |
United States: Houghton, Mifflin & Company, 1906.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Steve Mattern, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Clammer" by William John Hopkins is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Thomas, a passionate clam digger, who finds joy and solace in the simple act of clamming, a pursuit that others view as peculiar. The plot thickens with the arrival of Eve, the governess to a wealthy family, who unexpectedly crosses paths with Thomas, setting off a series of interactions that explore themes of class disparity, simplicity versus opulence, and the nature of true fulfillment. The opening of the novel establishes Thomas as a somewhat eccentric character, content with his solitary life and disdainful of the luxuries enjoyed by his wealthy neighbor, Goodwin. As Thomas engages in his beloved pastime, he encounters Eve, leading to a charming dialogue filled with playful banter and deeper questions about life and purpose. The initial connection between them hints at budding romance but also highlights their contrasting lives – the simplicity of a clammer versus the expectations placed upon a governess for the wealthy. As the story unfolds, the significance of this relationship becomes a central theme, examining the beauty of genuine human connection undeterred by societal status. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
New England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70399 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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