The Portygee by Joseph Crosby Lincoln

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Author Lincoln, Joseph Crosby, 1870-1944
Title The Portygee
Note Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger
Summary "The Portygee" by Joseph Crosby Lincoln is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces readers to young Albert Speranza, who arrives at the desolate South Harniss railway station on a chilly December night, poised to start a new life with his grandparents, Captain Zelotes and Mrs. Olive Snow. As Albert grapples with feelings of homesickness and uncertainty about his future, the narrative hints at the cultural contrasts he will face while living in the Cape Cod community that his grandparents call home. The opening of the book paints a vivid picture of Albert's arrival in South Harniss, describing not only the bleakness and isolation of the railway station but also the boy's internal struggle as he reflects on his past life in school. As he meets his grandfather, there is a notable tension, underscored by the grandfather's scrutinizing gaze. Captain Zelotes and Mrs. Snow's warm yet quirky household, which includes a housekeeper who has a sympathetic reaction to her drunken fiancé, adds to Albert's perception of the locals as "Rubes." Throughout this beginning, there is a sense of anticipation as Albert is caught between his sophisticated upbringing and the rustic reality of his new life, setting the stage for potential conflicts and growth as he navigates familial relationships and cultural expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Grandparent and child -- Fiction
Subject Spanish Americans -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3263
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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