Helen of the Old House by Harold Bell Wright
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"Helen of the Old House" by Harold Bell Wright is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the small manufacturing city of Millsburgh and revolves around the lives of its inhabitants, focusing on the contrast between the wealthy Mill owner Adam Ward and the struggling working-class families in the community. The characters, particularly Adam's daughter Helen and the children Bobby and Maggie Whaley, navigate themes of
class struggle, happiness, and social responsibility against the backdrop of an industrialized society. The beginning of the novel introduces two children, Bobby and Maggie Whaley, who live in a poor community overshadowed by the Mill owned by Adam Ward. As they explore their environment, they come across a peculiar figure known as the Interpreter, who resides in a small hut on a cliff overlooking the Mill. The children, drawn by curiosity and the hope of adventure, climb to meet the Interpreter and are welcomed into his world filled with stories and kindness. Their initial joy is contrasted sharply with their subsequent encounter with Adam Ward, who harshly confronts them, revealing the depth of class divides and animosity that permeates their lives. The story sets the stage for deeper explorations of personal connections, societal roles, and the quest for happiness amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wright, Harold Bell, 1872-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | Helen of the Old House |
| Credits | Produced by Brendan Lane, Josephine Paolucci and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9410 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09410-6 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Aug 7, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 445 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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