| Author |
Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith), 1874-1936 |
| LoC No. |
14002211
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| Title |
The Flying Inn
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 77.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Flying Inn" by G. K. Chesterton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of cultural conflict and the clash between tradition and modernity, focusing primarily on the character of Captain Patrick Dalroy, an Irish adventurer returning to England after his exploits in the Near East. Through his encounters with various whimsical and eccentric characters, the story delves into intricate discussions about societal values, hospitality, and faith, against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to a young woman walking along the seafront of Pebblewick-on-Sea, who becomes captivated by an orator espousing peculiar views about the origins of English inns and their ties to Eastern culture. It’s soon revealed that the orator is a little old man in a red fez with an unusual dialect, engaging the crowd with his unconventional ideas. Meanwhile, concern grows about an upcoming reformation aimed at abolishing traditional inns under the leadership of Lord Ivywood, which adds a layer of urgency to the innkeeper Hump's heartfelt relationship with "The Old Ship," his beloved establishment. Through these interactions, the opening chapters set a tone of satire and whimsy as they introduce themes of culture, identity, and societal upheaval. (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 |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Humorous stories
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Prohibition -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Drinking of alcoholic beverages -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
59239 |
| Release Date |
Apr 10, 2019 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 19, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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