Old-Dad by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
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"Old-Dad" by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Daphne Bretton, a young college student who faces expulsion after a scandal involving a boy in her dorm room. As she navigates the challenges of her troubled relationship with her father, Jaffrey Bretton, the complexities of youthful innocence and the deeper themes of family dynamics, reputation, and self-identity unfold. The opening of "Old-Dad" introduces
us to Daphne during a moment of crisis as she bursts into her father's study to reveal her expulsion from college. The interaction between them is charged with both humor and tension, showcasing their unfamiliarity and the strained relationship between father and daughter. Jaffrey’s youthful demeanor and unexpected reactions add to the story's complexity, making it clear that he, too, is grappling with the implications of his daughter's predicament. As they confront the fallout, including Daphne's escalating shame and confusion about her actions and societal perceptions, the groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of their characters and the challenges ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, Eleanor Hallowell, 1872-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Old-Dad |
| Credits | Produced by Elaine Laizure |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48990 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48990-2 |
| Release Date | May 18, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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