Poor Relations by Compton MacKenzie
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| Author | MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972 |
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| Title | Poor Relations |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Poor Relations" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on John Touchwood, a successful romantic playwright and unsuccessful realistic novelist, as he embarks on an Atlantic voyage aboard the liner "Murmania", heading back to England. The opening chapters introduce the ship's lively atmosphere and an array of quirky fellow passengers, setting the stage for John's internal reflections on his family, his career, and the often awkward dynamics of social relationships. At the start of the novel, John is swept away by the bustling scenes aboard the ship, where optimism reigns among the other passengers despite the looming realities back home. He contemplates his dual identity as a playwright and novelist while navigating conversations with a barber and his fellow travelers. The narrative foreshadows the exploration of familial ties and societal expectations when he overhears a remark that troubles him regarding the role of 'poor relations.' As the story unfolds, we witness John's longing for connection alongside the burdens of familial obligations, making this novel a rich exploration of relationships against the backdrop of societal norms in early 20th century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Authors -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Americans -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38816 |
| Release Date | Feb 9, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 16, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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