Harry Fenimore's Principles by Isabel Thompson Hopkins
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"Harry Fenimore's Principles" by Isabel Thompson Hopkins is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story focuses on the main character, Hal Fenimore, a young boy who seems to grapple with concepts of friendship, competition, and personal ethics, particularly in light of his interactions with a less skilled chess player, Tom Haggarty. Themes of kindness and the moral implications of winning or losing come into play, setting the tone for
a narrative steeped in the exploration of youthful relationships and their impact on character development. The opening portion of the novel establishes a vivid contrast between the vibrancy of autumn in the countryside and the starkness of urban life. Set against this backdrop, we are introduced to Hal Fenimore, engaged in a chess game with Tom, who struggles to keep up. Hal's triumph in the game leads to discussions with his aunt and uncle about the nature of competition and encouragement, revealing his somewhat selfish delight in winning against weaker opponents. At the same time, we meet Creepy, a neglected child in an almshouse, who longs to feel included and valued in a world that largely overlooks him. This dual perspective hints at deeper social themes and personal growth, suggesting that the novel will weave together the experiences of these characters as they navigate their very different lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hopkins, Isabel Thompson |
|---|---|
| Title | Harry Fenimore's Principles |
| Credits | Juliet Sutherland, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Boys -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65362 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65362-4 |
| Release Date | May 17, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 375 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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