The Idyl of Twin Fires by Walter Prichard Eaton
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"The Idyl of Twin Fires" by Walter Prichard Eaton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Upton, an academic who, feeling disillusioned with his teaching career, decides to buy a farm in New England to pursue a more authentic life. The theme of the novel centers on Upton's journey of self-discovery as he tries to adapt to rural life while grappling with the challenges of
farming and the longing for a simpler, more fulfilling existence. The opening of the book introduces us to Upton's mundane academic life, where he finds himself dissatisfied with the routine of grading student papers. One student’s evocative writing about rural life stirs within him a deep nostalgia for his own childhood on a farm. Seized by spring fever and a yearning for change, Upton impulsively resolves to buy a farm, even using money from a legacy. On a motor trip, he discovers a dilapidated but charming farm that he instantly feels connected to, leading him to make the decision to purchase it on the spot. The subsequent chapters delve into his adjustment to farm life, including hiring help and making plans for the property, setting the stage for both comedic mishaps and personal growth as he navigates this new chapter in his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Eaton, Walter Prichard, 1878-1957 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Fogarty, Thomas, 1873-1938 |
| Title | The Idyl of Twin Fires |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.fadedpage.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Farm life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34177 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 449 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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