A Bicycle of Cathay by Frank R. Stockton

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Author Stockton, Frank R., 1834-1902
Illustrator Lowell, Orson, 1871-1956
Title A Bicycle of Cathay
Note Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Asad Razzaki, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "A Bicycle of Cathay" by Frank R. Stockton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young schoolteacher, the unnamed protagonist, who embarks on a cycling vacation with a sense of emotional detachment, feeling little sadness at leaving his village behind. As he travels, he encounters various characters, including the doctor's daughter and a mysterious girl whom he assists after an accident with her bicycle, which begins to change his perspective on companionship and connection. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's mixed feelings as he prepares to leave Walford. He reflects on his position as a teacher and the indifference he perceives from those around him, feeling lonely despite the pleasant surroundings. During his ride, he meets the doctor’s daughter, who expresses both concern and interest in his journey. After a chance encounter with another girl who injures herself while riding, he assists her, highlighting his helpful demeanor and budding connection with her. This sets the stage for his travels and emotional awakening as he navigates interpersonal relationships and broader themes of belonging and human connection amidst his adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Young men -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Bicycle touring -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 12334
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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