Plashers Mead: A Novel by Compton MacKenzie
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"Plashers Mead: A Novel" by Compton Mackenzie is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel centers on Guy Hazlewood, a young man who has recently moved to the countryside to pursue a literary career while grappling with personal ambitions and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of the English countryside, it delves into themes of aspiration, romance, and the complexities of social relationships. The opening of the
story introduces us to Guy as he arrives at his new home, Plashers Mead, and grapples with feelings of loneliness and anticipation. He reflects on his recent life in a more sociable setting and feels the weight of expectations from his father regarding his choice of career. As Guy settles in, he finds himself recognized by local villagers, including Mr. Godbold, the trap driver, who comments on the remoteness of his new village. Guy's loneliness is compounded by the absence of his friend Michael, who left unexpectedly. However, a chance encounter with three sisters near the local river offers a hint of romance and companionship, laying the groundwork for future interactions and developments that promise to intertwine their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Dewey, Alfred James, 1874-1958 |
| Title | Plashers Mead: A Novel |
| Credits |
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print archive. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Sisters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Poets -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33206 |
| Release Date | Jul 20, 2010 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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