The Dawn of a To-morrow by Frances Hodgson Burnett

"The Dawn of a To-morrow" by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story begins with the bleak and disconcerting awakening of Antony Dart, a troubled man grappling with despair and contemplating suicide against the oppressive backdrop of a London fog. The narrative explores themes of mental anguish, societal desolation, and the possibility of redemption through human connection as Dart encounters other lost souls during his harrowing journey. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Antony Dart, who is trapped in a cycle of hopelessness and confusion, plagued by sleepless nights and disillusionment. As he prepares to end his life, a series of unexpected events reflect the harsh realities of urban life. Dart’s encounter with a scrappy young girl named Glad, who represents resilience and surviving spirit, interrupts his grim intentions. Their conversation reveals a glimpse of humanity amidst hardship, as she expresses her hope and playful spirit despite her dire circumstances. The opening portion sets the stage for a transformative journey, suggesting that even in the depths of despair, connections with others can illuminate a path toward hope and renewal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Burnett, Frances Hodgson, 1849-1924
Illustrator Yohn, F. C. (Frederick Coffay), 1875-1933
Title The Dawn of a To-morrow
Credits E-text prepared by Charles Keller with OmniPage Professional OCR software donated by Caere Corporation HTML version prepared by Juliet Sutherland, Melissa Er-Raqabi, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Poor -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 460
Release Date
Last Update Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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