The Blunders of a Bashful Man by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor

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Author Victor, Metta Victoria Fuller, 1831-1885
Title The Blunders of a Bashful Man
Note Reading ease score: 80.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Blunders of a Bashful Man" by Metta Victoria Fuller Victor is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows John Flutter, a painfully bashful young man who constantly finds himself in awkward and embarrassing situations due to his extreme shyness. The story unfolds through a series of events that highlight his misadventures, particularly in social settings and romantic pursuits. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to John's struggles with his bashfulness as he prepares to attend a picnic. His anxiety is palpable, and despite his sincere desire for companionship—especially with the charming Belle Marigold—his clumsy attempts at social interaction lead to a series of mishaps, from falling while assisting Belle to accidentally plunging into a pond. As we see John's life unfold in Babbletown, the opening portion sets the stage for both comedic and relatable explorations of anxiety and romantic longing, as he deals with the consequences of his social faux pas and laments his inability to connect with others comfortably. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Humorous stories
Subject Young men -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 20754
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 10, 2016
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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