| Author |
Harte, Bret, 1836-1902 |
| Title |
The Argonauts of North Liberty
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Argonauts of North Liberty" by Bret Harte is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story is set in North Liberty, Connecticut, and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants during a particularly bleak and stormy Sunday. Central characters include Edward Blandford and Richard Demorest, whose past and present entanglements suggest themes of love, betrayal, and social convention. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the somber atmosphere of North Liberty, marked by a chilling church service attended by the townsfolk, who seem emotionally detached and uncomfortable in their surroundings. The narrative reveals a hint of scandal as a kiss exchanged in secret between a man and a woman stirs up curiosity and tension. Following this, Demorest confronts his friend Blandford, who is caught between his responsibilities to his wife and the allure of adventure offered by Demorest. The opening sets the stage for complicated relationships, underscoring a sense of moral struggle and societal expectations that will likely unfold throughout the story. (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 |
American fiction -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- California -- Fiction
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| Subject |
California -- History -- 1846-1850 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2703 |
| Release Date |
May 25, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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