Second String by Anthony Hope

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Author Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933
Title Second String
Note Reading ease score: 83.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Second String" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in a quaint English town, Meriton, and focuses on the character Jack Rock, a butcher who is reintroducing himself into the local social scene while reflecting on his friendship with Andy Hayes, who returns from years abroad. The book seems to explore themes of homecoming, class dynamics, and the intrigue of personal relationships amid the backdrop of rural life. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist Andy Hayes arrives in Meriton after a long absence and reconnects with locals, including Jack Rock, whose sister he is related to by marriage. Andy reminisces about his family and friends, feeling both nostalgia and a sense of disconnection from his past. As he navigates the changes in the town and the social relationships within it, the complexities of class structure and his own ambitions come to the forefront. The initial interactions set up a world where characters grapple with their identities and aspirations, suggesting a mix of drama, romance, and social commentary as the plot unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Politicians -- Fiction
Subject Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 20th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 38796
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 3, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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