Patsy by H. De Vere Stacpoole
"Patsy" by H. de Vere Stacpoole is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque Irish setting and revolves around the experiences of a young boy named Patsy Rooney. As he navigates his life, the narrative explores themes of love, adventure, and the clash between the innocence of youth and the complexities of adult desires. The opening of the novel introduces Richard Fanshawe, a young manstaying with friends for hunting who receives a letter from an old acquaintance inviting him to a house party. This letter brings to light the complexities of his emotions, particularly his feelings for Violet Lestrange. As the narrative shifts to mention Patsy, the son of the local gamekeeper, we see his life intertwined with the impending arrival of the upper class to Glen Druid Park, where he is eager to serve in the household. The introduction sets up a contrast between Patsy's humble beginnings and the lives of the more privileged characters, hinting at future adventures and interactions that will shape the plot. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
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| Title | Patsy |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Barry Abrahamsen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56142 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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