David Dunne by Belle Kanaris Maniates
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"David Dunne" by Belle Kanaris Maniates is a romance written during the early 20th century. The story is set in the Midwestern United States and follows young David Dunne, who faces the challenges of growing up in a struggling household after the death of his mother. The novel touches on themes of family, responsibility, and the quest for a better life as David seeks to navigate his circumstances, build relationships, and forge
his path amidst hardship. The opening of "David Dunne" introduces readers to the titular character, a freckle-faced boy, as he embarks on a series of everyday adventures in his rural community. We see him visiting Miss M'ri Brumble, who serves him ice cream and provides a nurturing presence, highlighting the warmth and camaraderie of small-town life. He's depicted as responsible, helping his mother with chores while yearning for education and some semblance of a childhood amidst adult burdens. As David interacts with characters like Joe Forbes, who returns to settle his father’s estate and becomes a significant figure in David’s life, the narrative begins to explore the challenges of youth and the bonds that can provide solace even in difficult times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Maniates, Belle Kanaris |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12015144 |
| Title |
David Dunne A Romance of the Middle West |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Middle West -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29128 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-29128-4 |
| Release Date | Jun 15, 2009 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 603 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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