The Fortunes of Oliver Horn by Francis Hopkinson Smith
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"The Fortunes of Oliver Horn" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel set in the mid-19th century that explores themes of ambition, family expectations, and the quest for self-identity during a time of societal change. The narrative centers around young Oliver Horn and his relationship with his father, Richard Horn, a passionate inventor, as Oliver struggles between his own artistic aspirations and the weight of familial expectations to follow a more conventional
path in law, as his father once did. The opening of the novel introduces Kennedy Square, a vibrant and picturesque neighborhood filled with lively characters and lush surroundings. It paints a vivid picture of the Horn family's home, emphasizing the warmth and camaraderie within the household, particularly through the interactions with their loyal servant, Malachi. We meet Richard Horn, an inventor absorbed in his work, and glimpse Oliver's budding ambitions towards becoming a painter, which are at odds with his mother's desires for him to pursue a career in law. His mother's anxieties regarding Oliver's future become apparent, setting the stage for the conflicts he will face as he seeks his own path amidst the loving but traditional expectations of his family and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Smith, Francis Hopkinson, 1838-1915 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Fortunes of Oliver Horn |
| Credits | Produced by Duncan Harrod |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Bildungsromans |
| Subject | Young men -- Fiction |
| Subject | Baltimore (Md.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Painters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3417 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-03417-1 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Aug 4, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 528 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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