Guy and Pauline by Compton MacKenzie
"Guy and Pauline" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel published during the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Guy Hazlewood, a young poet who has recently moved into Plashers Mead, a house in a quaint village, and his interactions with the local community, including three sisters from the Rectory, particularly his growing consideration of Pauline. The narrative captures themes of ambition, romantic interest, and the dynamics of rurallife as Guy navigates his new surroundings. The opening of "Guy and Pauline" introduces us to Guy's arrival at his new home, Plashers Mead, as he contemplates his solitude while unpacking books and preparing for the winter. The interactions with the local characters, such as Mr. Godbold, the porter, and glimpses of the rectory sisters, set the stage for his evolving relationships in this pastoral setting. As Guy reflects on his decision to write poetry away from the bustling life of the city, he is drawn into moments of spontaneity and contemplation that hint at the romantic tensions and social intricacies that will develop in the narrative. The passage sets up a contrast between Guy's aspirations and the realities of his life in Wychford, paving the way for the ensuing drama and emotional conflicts involving the Greys, particularly Pauline. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
|---|---|
| Title | Guy and Pauline |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_and_Pauline |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39556 |
| Release Date | Apr 28, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 98 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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