In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim by Frances Hodgson Burnett
"In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on themes of identity, social standing, and duty as it follows the life of Tom D'Willerby, a man who becomes a postmaster in a small town and later adopts a child who has lost her mother. The book explores Tom's journey as he navigates his responsibilities while grappling withfeelings of inadequacy and the expectations placed upon him by society. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Talbot's Cross-roads during a blisteringly hot noon, establishing a sense of languor and the slow pace of life in a rural community. Key characters are introduced, including the indolent Tom D'Willerby, who is celebrated for his laziness and charm. As the chapter progresses, the arrival of a mysterious stranger hints at the unfolding drama, drawing the community's curiosity. The narrative hints at deeper themes of social distinction, loyalty, and the impact of personal choices as characters are set on a collision course toward unfolding events that will change their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924 |
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| Title | In Connection with the De Willoughby Claim |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 25810 |
| Release Date | Jun 16, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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