The Streets of Ascalon: Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren,…
"The Streets of Ascalon: Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren" by Robert W. Chambers is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the life and social entanglements of Richard Quarren, a young man navigating the complexities and distractions of upper-class society in New York City. The theme centers around Quarren's struggles with financial instability and the influence of a glamorous yet superficial social circle that threatensto derail his ambitions. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Quarren's world through a casual gathering of friends at their residence, humorously dubbed the "Irish Legation." Here, his friends Lacy and O'Hara express their concern for Quarren's careless attitude towards finance as they prepare for a tea visit from two women, one of whom is the recently widowed and captivating Strelsa Leeds. The conversation reveals the dynamics of male camaraderie while highlighting Quarren's carefree nature and the growing apprehension of his friends regarding his social choices. The dialogue sets the stage for exploring Quarren’s character and foreshadows his impending relationship with Strelsa, marking the beginning of deeper interpersonal conflicts and societal critiques. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 |
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| Illustrator | Gibson, Charles Dana, 1867-1944 |
| Title | The Streets of Ascalon: Episodes in the Unfinished Career of Richard Quarren, Esqre. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Hunter Monroe, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35233 |
| Release Date | Feb 10, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 146 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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