Country Neighbors by Alice Brown
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"Country Neighbors" by Alice Brown is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story explores the lives of rural inhabitants, focusing on character interactions and emotional landscapes. The narrative begins with Amelia Maxwell, a solitary seamstress whose life is interwoven with the grand "great house" and her memories of a past romance, setting the stage for themes of nostalgia and connection. At the start of the book, Amelia is introduced
as she reflects on her simple yet rich life working for old lady Knowles in her grand home. Living a quiet life in the shadow of her memories, Amelia unexpectedly encounters Jared Beale, an old acquaintance from her youth, which stirs up a mix of emotions and memories. Their meeting unfolds within the familiar, enchanted garden that carries significant meaning for Amelia, leading to a tender yet complex conversation about their pasts and present circumstances. This encounter brings to light the themes of longing, connection, and the passage of time, hinting at the emotional depth and relational dynamics that will likely be explored throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brown, Alice, 1857-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | Country Neighbors |
| Contents | The play house -- His first wife -- A flower of April -- The auction -- Saturday night -- A grief deferred -- The challenge -- Partners -- Flowers of paradise -- Gardener Jim -- The silver tea-set -- The other Mrs. Dill -- The advocate -- The masquerade -- A poetess in spring -- The master minds of history. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Jacqueline Jeremy, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.8 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | American fiction -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24540 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 4812 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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