| Author |
Dudeney, Henry, Mrs., 1866-1945 |
| Title |
Men of Marlowe's
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| Original Publication |
United States: Henry Holt and Company, 1900.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Introductory -- The one in red -- Arnold's laundress -- Why? -- Jimmy -- Game feathers -- An interlude -- Mortgaged -- A political woman -- Beyond the gray gate -- The set at seven -- Hopkins.
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| Credits |
Paul Haxo from images generously made available by the New York Public Library, Google and the HathiTrust Digital Library.
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| Summary |
"Men of Marlowe's" by Mrs. Henry Dudeney is a collection of interrelated stories, published in the early 20th century. Set in a charming Inn of Court in Sussex, the book features a variety of characters who lead lives filled with humor, melancholy, and rich human connection. It explores the lives of residents at Marlowe's Inn, showcasing their intricacies and relationships, likely through the lens of a perceptive outsider or narrator. The opening of this work introduces a conversational exchange between two characters discussing the nature of stories and human experiences. As they banter, they touch upon various personalities within Marlowe's Inn, including a mystic comedian and a poet, revealing the quirky atmosphere of their environment. One of the stories involves a tragic incident where a man named Dick Simpson is found dead by suicide, sparking curiosity and somber reflection among the residents. Another character, Orion, is depicted as a peculiar individual with a fascination for elaborate social gatherings, juxtaposed with a heavier theme of sadness and existential dread. The narrative, marked by humor and poignant moments, sets the stage for an exploration of the complexities of human emotion and relationships within the unique setting of Marlowe's Inn. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Short stories, English
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| Subject |
Death -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70426 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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