The Cruise of the Make-Believes by Tom Gallon
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"The Cruise of the Make-Believes" by Tom Gallon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story introduces us to Gilbert Byfield, a man of privilege who visits Arcadia Street, a working-class neighborhood, in search of a different experience. He is drawn to Bessie Meggison, a poor but hopeful girl struggling to make a living from her meager lodgings while supporting a dysfunctional family. The opening of the book captures
Gilbert's arrival in Arcadia Street, where he feels out of place with his refined attire amidst the shabby surroundings. His initial encounter with Bessie showcases her innocence and aspirations, as she attempts to maintain a sense of beauty and hope in her dreary life. As they begin to connect, Gilbert is fascinated by Bessie's resilience and dreams of a better life, which he aspires to support, even as the realities of their different social standings loom over them. This introduction sets the stage for a social exploration of class disparities, dreams, and the complexity of personal relationships amidst challenging circumstances. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gallon, Tom, 1866-1914 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Grunwald, Charles, 1867-1910 |
| Title | The Cruise of the Make-Believes |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Emmy and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | London (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46403 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46403-9 |
| Release Date | Jul 25, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 591 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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