Wild oats by James Oppenheim
"Wild Oats" by James Oppenheim is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily around the lives of Doctor Rast, his wife Nell, and their son David, capturing the vibrancy of life and familial bonds in New York's East Side during the spring. It delves into themes of love, innocence, and the socio-cultural challenges faced by immigrant families, emphasizing the human experience in a bustling urban setting. The
opening of "Wild Oats" introduces us to a charming morning in the life of Doctor Rast as he and his wife engage in playful banter with their son David, who is full of youthful exuberance and imagination. As they prepare for the day, their interactions reflect a mixture of affection and the reality of their working-class existence. Doctor Rast's day leads him through the Ghetto, where he connects with various people, including young Edith Kroll, who grapples with her own transitioning from girlhood to womanhood. This segment beautifully establishes the complex emotions at play, signaling a transformative period characterized by longing, innocence, and the awakening of love as the characters navigate their personal challenges and burgeoning relationships against the backdrop of their community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Oppenheim, James, 1882-1932 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Bok, Edward William, 1863-1930 |
| LoC No. | 10015637 |
| Title | Wild oats |
| Original Publication | New York: B. W. Huebsch, 1910. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 94.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Emmanuel Ackerman, David E. Brown, Angela Anderson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Physicians -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sexually transmitted diseases -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75552 |
| Release Date | Mar 8, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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