The Devil's Garden by W. B. Maxwell
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"The Devil's Garden" by W. B. Maxwell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around William Dale, a village postmaster whose life is turned upside down when he is unexpectedly suspended from his position. The narrative delves into the themes of ambition, social class, and the struggles of a man caught in the web of a bureaucratic system. At the start of the novel, we find William
Dale in his post office, anxiously opening an official letter that announces his suspension. He reflects on his life, his aspirations, and his wife, Mavis, as they prepare to navigate the uncertainty that lies ahead. The tension builds as he grapples with the implications of this unexpected turn of events, and we see glimpses of his character—ambitious yet proud, tender with his wife but also unsure of the loyalties of those around him. The scene sets the stage for a deeper exploration of his integrity and the societal dynamics at play, suggesting a conflict that will unfold as the plot progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maxwell, W. B. (William Babington), 1866-1938 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Devil's Garden |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Rick Niles, Victoria Woosley, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 14605 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-14605-8 |
| Release Date | Jan 5, 2005 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 753 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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