The Lee Shore by Rose Macaulay
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"The Lee Shore" by Rose Macaulay is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the experiences of Peter Margerison, a young boy navigating his early adolescence while dealing with family connections, friendships, and the challenges of growing up. It explores themes of belonging, identity, and the dynamics of social status, particularly through Peter's interactions with the dashing Urquhart and his burgeoning relationships with those around him. The opening
of the novel introduces Peter Margerison during his first week at school, where he becomes fascinated with Urquhart, a charismatic figure in authority on the football field. Peter admires Urquhart from afar, feeling both pride and nervousness when acknowledged by him. Their paths cross significantly when Peter dislocates his shoulder during a game, leading to Urquhart's unexpected assistance and cementing a bond between them. This initial encounter sets the stage for Peter's journey as he grapples with his position within his social circle, the weight of family expectations, and his earnest hope for acceptance and adventure amidst the backdrop of school life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Macaulay, Rose, 1881-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Lee Shore |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16612 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-16612-4 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 534 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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