The Debtor: A Novel by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
QR code
"The Debtor: A Novel" by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the small village of Banbridge, which is influenced by the wealth and activity of the nearby city. It focuses on the lives of its residents, particularly the socially conscious women who navigate the complexities of propriety and class, setting the stage for themes of social class, wealth,
and human interaction. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Banbridge, a village where societal norms dictate behavior and social interactions. The opening chapter follows Mrs. Henry Lee and Mrs. William Van Dorn as they navigate a spring afternoon of making fashionable social calls in a private coach. Their visit leads to awkward encounters and a significantly humorous mishap when they discover that the new residents, the Carrolls, are not at home and have left their door ajar. The scene is filled with rich descriptions of the characters, the village life, and the tensions between social expectations and human behavior, hinting at deeper themes of aspiration, societal norms, and the traps of curiosity that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins, 1852-1930 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Stevens, William Dodge, 1870-1942 |
| Title | The Debtor: A Novel |
| Credits | Produced by Jeff Kaylin and Andrew Sly |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New Jersey -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 17793 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-17793-9 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2006 |
| Last Update | Feb 27, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 602 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!