Antony Gray,—Gardener by LM
"Antony Gray, Gardener" by Leslie Moore is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Antony Gray, a character who finds himself at a crossroads in life, facing unexpected circumstances after the death of a distant relative, Nicholas Danver. The plot begins to unfold as Antony receives a letter announcing he is the sole heir to a significant estate, but under peculiar conditions that will challenge his understandingof identity and livelihood. The opening of the novel introduces a dual narrative. It starts with Nicholas Danver, an elderly recluse living in a grey house, who demonstrates unexpected depth as he interacts with Job Grantley, a desperate tenant facing eviction. The dialogue emphasizes themes of mercy and the rich characterization of Nicholas, who grapples with his past and decisions. Simultaneously, the story transitions to Antony's serene life in Africa, filled with gardening and simplicity, before he receives the life-changing letter. The stark contrasts between Nicholas's world filled with shadows and Antony's vibrant existence set the stage for the larger thematic exploration of fate, identity, and personal transformation as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | LM (Leslie Moore), 1888-1978 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 17011702 |
| Title | Antony Gray,—Gardener |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Gardeners -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26241 |
| Release Date | Aug 10, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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