Hope Mills; Or, Between Friend and Sweetheart by Amanda M. Douglas
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| Author | Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916 |
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| Title | Hope Mills; Or, Between Friend and Sweetheart |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Hope Mills; Or, Between Friend and Sweetheart" by Amanda M. Douglas is a novel set in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the lives of Jack Darcy and Frederic De Woolfe Lawrence, two boys from different social backgrounds who form a deep friendship during their childhood but gradually drift apart as they grow older and face the realities of their respective lives. The narrative explores themes of class disparity, personal ambition, and the tensions of transitioning from childhood to adulthood. At the start of this story, we are introduced to Jack, the son of a mill worker, and Fred, the son of a wealthy mill owner. Through their playful interactions, we see Jack's strong character and affection for Fred, despite the differences in their social status. The beginning serves to set up the contrasting paths they will follow, with Jack feeling restless and unsatisfied with his life, while Fred’s privileged upbringing offers him a more structured future. Their friendship faces challenges as societal expectations and personal aspirations come into play, hinting at the complexities that will shape their futures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30436 |
| Release Date | Nov 9, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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