Luke Barnicott, and Other Stories by William Howitt
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"Luke Barnicott, and Other Stories" by William Howitt is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The book opens with "The Story of Luke Barnicott," which follows the life of young Luke, a spirited boy from the village of Monnycrofts, who finds himself at odds with the expectations of his family and community. As the narrative unfolds, themes of mischief, the struggle for identity, and the impact of
familial love are woven through Luke's adventures, punctuated by the deep affections of his grandparents, especially his grandmother Beckey. At the start of this story, readers are introduced to the picturesque village of Monnycrofts and its surroundings, emphasizing Luke's adventurous spirit and mischief. The narrative describes young Luke's propensity for trouble, as he often finds himself in dangerous situations, leading his loving grandparents to worry about his future. Amidst events that see young Luke fleeing and facing the wrath of the community due to misunderstandings surrounding his pranks, hints of darker themes emerge as he is pursued and ultimately goes missing. The opening sets the tone for an exploration of interpersonal relationships, community dynamics, and the complexities of youth, while foreshadowing significant developments as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Howitt, William, 1792-1879 |
|---|---|
| Contributor | Wildermuth, Ottilie, 1817-1877 |
| Title | Luke Barnicott, and Other Stories |
| Contents | The story of Luke Barnicott -- The castle east of the sun: an old story from the Danish -- The holidays at Barenburg Castle. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children's stories |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43245 |
| Release Date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 367 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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