Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile by John Kendrick Bangs
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| Author | Bangs, John Kendrick, 1862-1922 |
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| Title | Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Toppleton's Client; Or, A Spirit in Exile" by John Kendrick Bangs is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Hopkins Toppleton, a barrister from London and New York, who has inherited his father's prestigious legal name but lacks the legal acumen to back it up. The plot introduces an unusual and humorous twist as Toppleton encounters a disembodied spirit who seeks his help to regain his lost body and identity, setting the stage for a blend of comedy and the supernatural. At the start of the novel, we meet Hopkins Toppleton, a young barrister who enjoys a wealthy and leisurely lifestyle thanks to his father's successful law career. Despite his privilege, he is depicted as somewhat aimless and lacking direction, far from the expected diligence of a lawyer. The opening chapters introduce his firm, who cleverly decide to send him to London under the guise of running the office, while allowing him to enjoy a leisurely life. However, things take a strange turn when Toppleton is visited by a spirit, who reveals his unhappy existence after having his body stolen and expresses the need for Toppleton's assistance in reclaiming it. This whimsical premise establishes an intriguing mix of humor and supernatural elements, captivating readers with the potential for both comedic misadventures and the resolution of a ghostly legal conundrum. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Fiction |
| Subject | Legal stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34171 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 52 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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