David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales by Julian Hawthorne
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"David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales" by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of fictional narratives penned in the late 19th century. It begins with the intriguing story of David Poindexter, a young clergyman struggling with his family's diminishing fortune and his suppressed ambitions. The narrative outlines his sudden transformation from a modest minister to a wealthy heir, exploring themes of identity, desire, and moral conflict as David grapples with the freedom and
temptations that accompany newfound wealth. At the start of the tale, David Poindexter is introduced as a complex character caught between love and ambition. After receiving a surprising letter revealing his inheritance from an estranged uncle, David experiences a profound shift in his fortunes. As he reflects on this life-altering news, the story presents a vivid contrast between his past life in the pulpit and the alluring prospects of wealth and freedom ahead of him. This internal struggle sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of his relationships, particularly with Edith Saltine, a woman he loves and who challenges his perceptions of aspiration and integrity, suggesting a deeper examination of the choices he must face in his new identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934 |
|---|---|
| Title | David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales |
| Contents | David Poindexter's disappearance -- Ken's mystery -- "When half-gods go, the gods arrive" -- "Set not thy foot on graves" -- My friend Paton. |
| Credits | Produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7057 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 7, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 382 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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