Java Head by Joseph Hergesheimer
"Java Head" by Joseph Hergesheimer is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily through the eyes of a young girl named Laurel Ammidon as she navigates the complexities of growing up against the backdrop of a maritime family in Salem, Massachusetts. The narrative expertly explores themes of childhood innocence, familial relationships, and the tension between tradition and modernity. At the start of the novel, Laurel, who has
just celebrated her eleventh birthday, reflects on her childhood beliefs regarding chairs, which she has anthropomorphized as friends and confidants. As she wakes up to a bright May morning, she yearns for the freedom of childhood, conflicted by the societal expectations of growing up. Laurel's interactions with her family, especially her grandfather, reveal a world steeped in maritime history and the looming absence of her uncle, who is expected to return on the boat "Nautilus." This opening portion vividly sets the stage for the character development and thematic depth that the novel promises to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hergesheimer, Joseph, 1880-1954 |
|---|---|
| Title | Java Head |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan, and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Interracial marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9865 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 145 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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