Under Fire: A Tale of New England Village Life by Frank Andrew Munsey

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Author Munsey, Frank Andrew, 1854-1925
Title Under Fire: A Tale of New England Village Life
Note Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Under Fire: A Tale of New England Village Life" by Frank Andrew Munsey is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set in the quaint New England village of Mapleton, it explores themes of social class, friendship, and youthful ambition as it follows the life of Fred Worthington, a young boy navigating the complexities of social status, rivalry, and coming-of-age challenges against the backdrop of small-town dynamics. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the boys of Mapleton, engaging in lively discussions about a local baseball game and a party hosted by Grace Bernard, a prominent figure in their social sphere. Through these conversations, Fred Worthington emerges as the central character, caught in the crosshairs of social prejudice fueled by Matthew De Vere, a rival who harbors resentment towards Fred's intelligence and budding friendship with the charming Nellie Dutton. As tension escalates with De Vere's malicious intentions, the stage is set for Fred's impending conflict as he struggles against societal expectations and strives to earn his place among peers, leading to a narrative ripe with emotional and moral complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New England -- Fiction
Subject Villages -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 27935
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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