The Brown Study by Grace S. Richmond
"The Brown Study" by Grace S. Richmond is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Donald Brown, a tall and thin bachelor who creates a cozy haven in his modest study, a place that serves as both a refuge and a haven for those in need. As he welcomes various characters into his life, the narrative unfolds the themes of compassion, community, and personal struggle against thebackdrop of a city that seems to buzz with life around him. The beginning of the novel introduces us to Brown himself and his unremarkable yet profoundly human study, filled with warmth and the presence of Bim, his canine companion. During the opening chapters, we see Brown engage with a weary visitor named George Jennings who is grappling with despair and uncertainty about his future. Brown's quiet strength and genuine empathy come to light when he invites Jennings for a meal, allowing for a moment of connection and reflection. As Jennings experiences a small transformation through Brown's kindness, we sense the beginning of a story that promises deeper explorations of human connection amid life's trials, and the unique and transformative role that Brown assumes in his community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Richmond, Grace S. (Grace Smith), 1866-1959 |
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| Title | The Brown Study |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Contents | The Brown Study -- The Time of His Life. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Clergy -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11912 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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