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Title: Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot
Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Tim Koeller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot" by Max Adeler is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. This work seeks to entertain through lighthearted tales rather than follow a traditional plot structure. The book is set in a whimsical village, presumably called Millburg, where eccentric characters navigate the quirks of life, relationships, and human nature. The opening of the novel establishes its playful tone by discussing the concept of "elbow-room" as a metaphor for the freedom individuals experience in less crowded environments compared to bustling cities. The narrative then introduces Mr. and Mrs. Fogg, a couple facing comical challenges with their infant, which leads to misunderstandings and a humorous exploration of domestic life. As Mr. Fogg dabbles in mesmerism to soothe their restless baby, a mishap ensues that sets the stage for ensuing absurdity, hinting at the amusing escapades that will unfold throughout this light-hearted tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clark, Charles Heber, 1841-1915
EBook No.: 12581
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot
Credits: Produced by Curtis Weyant, Tim Koeller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "Elbow-Room: A Novel Without a Plot" by Max Adeler is a humorous novel written during the late 19th century. This work seeks to entertain through lighthearted tales rather than follow a traditional plot structure. The book is set in a whimsical village, presumably called Millburg, where eccentric characters navigate the quirks of life, relationships, and human nature. The opening of the novel establishes its playful tone by discussing the concept of "elbow-room" as a metaphor for the freedom individuals experience in less crowded environments compared to bustling cities. The narrative then introduces Mr. and Mrs. Fogg, a couple facing comical challenges with their infant, which leads to misunderstandings and a humorous exploration of domestic life. As Mr. Fogg dabbles in mesmerism to soothe their restless baby, a mishap ensues that sets the stage for ensuing absurdity, hinting at the amusing escapades that will unfold throughout this light-hearted tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Clark, Charles Heber, 1841-1915
EBook No.: 12581
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Humorous stories
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.