The Landloper: The Romance of a Man on Foot by Holman Day
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“The Landloper: The Romance of a Man on Foot” by Holman Day is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Walker Farr, a young man who travels on foot along a country road, embodying the essence of a wanderer or “landloper” with no fixed destination. His adventures and interactions with various characters reveal his outlook on life, as well as themes of individuality versus societal norms. At the
start of the novel, Walker Farr meanders down a dusty highway, showing both a carefree spirit and a degree of aloofness. He encounters a suspicious farmer who assumes him to be a vagrant, leading to a humorous exchange. Walker primarily seems detached from the societal expectations as he interacts with a wealthy automobile owner and a young woman named Kat Kilgour, whom he finds captivating. Their brief yet profound encounter leaves a lasting impression on him. As he continues his journey, he reflects on the simplicity of life and the burdens of societal expectations, giving readers a glimpse into his philosophical musings and the unique characters he meets along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Day, Holman, 1865-1935 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Landloper: The Romance of a Man on Foot |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Political corruption -- Fiction |
| Subject | Water-supply -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 4712 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-04712-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1522 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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