In Search of a Son by William S. Walsh
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"In Search of a Son" by William S. Walsh is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Monsieur Dalize, who experiences a swell of emotions upon receiving joyful news from his dear friend Roger, who has returned after a prolonged absence. The narrative invites readers into an exploration of friendship, family dynamics, and the profound impacts of life's trials, particularly through the lens of loss and hope.
The opening of the novel introduces Monsieur Dalize at his family’s château as he awaits news from his old friend Roger, who has been living in America for a decade. With the arrival of a telegram indicating Roger's imminent return, Dalize shares his excitement with his wife and daughter, Miette. However, there is an underlying tension as Monsieur Dalize grapples with the reality of Roger's past sorrows. The interactions between the family members reveal Dalize’s concern for his friend, hinting at deeper emotional themes that may unfold as Roger’s backstory and the impact of his loss are gradually revealed. This initial setting establishes a foundation for exploring the complexities of friendship and the contrasts of joy and sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Walsh, William S., 1854-1919 |
|---|---|
| Title | In Search of a Son |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Stephanie Kovalchik and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fathers and sons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Shipwrecks -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Missing children -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Wealth -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Scientists -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Fire -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Oxygen -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Physical sciences -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 36189 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-36189-5 |
| Release Date | May 22, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 604 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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