The Cottage of Delight: A Novel by Will N. Harben
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"The Cottage of Delight: A Novel" by Will N. Harben is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The story centers around John Trott, a young man working in a small Southern town, whose life is marked by a difficult home life and labor-intensive work at a local cotton mill. The novel explores themes of aspiration, social class, and the emotions surrounding love and relationships through the interactions of
John with characters like Tilly and the other townsfolk. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to John Trott, who begins his day in a rundown house filled with tension stemming from his mother’s irresponsible behavior. He reluctantly attends to breakfast prepared by a young girl named Dora, who is the niece of another resident, Miss Jane Holder. The narrative vividly describes John's harsh realities and his responsibilities while establishing an emotional groundwork that hints at his yearning for a brighter future. As he interacts with various characters around him, including his employer, Cavanaugh, and the captivating Tilly Whaley, the young mason's life begins to lift from the burdens of his current existence, culminating in hints of romance and aspirations for a better life. The opening sets the stage for John's personal growth and the changing dynamics of his relationships as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cottage of Delight: 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: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 33715 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-33715-9 |
| Release Date | Sep 12, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 466 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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