The Blower of Bubbles by Beverley Baxter
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| Author | Baxter, Beverley, 1891-1964 |
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| Title | The Blower of Bubbles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The blower of bubbles -- Petite Simunde -- The man who scoffed -- The airy prince -- Mr. Craighouse of New York, satirist. |
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| Summary | "The Blower of Bubbles" by Arthur Beverley Baxter is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The volume features various narratives exploring the lives of individuals affected by the aftermath of war, particularly focusing on English society. The opening story introduces the main character, a young man named Basil Norman, known as the "Blower of Bubbles," who navigates the melancholic atmosphere of post-war London while reflecting on themes of love, loss, and artistic expression. At the start of the book, the protagonist finds himself in a gloomy mood on Christmas Eve in Sloane Square, surrounded by the contrasting cheer of the holiday season. Through a series of encounters, he engages in conversations that reveal his cynical and introspective nature. The arrival of Basil Norman, a friend from his past, brings a shift in the narrative, as their interactions juxtapose Norman's optimism and vivacity against the protagonist's brooding melancholy. The opening sets a tone of exploration into the depths of human emotion, love, and the complexities of life that emerge against the backdrop of a changed world shaped by war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40501 |
| Release Date | Aug 14, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 210 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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