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Title: A Man and a Woman
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Man and a Woman" by Stanley Waterloo is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces the lives of two main characters—Grant Harlson and a woman whose identity remains vague initially. Their intertwined stories seem to explore themes of friendship, nature, and personal growth against the backdrop of an evolving American landscape. The opening of the novel sets the stage by reflecting on the deep friendship between Grant Harlson and the narrator, establishing the intimacy necessary for the unfolding narrative. It reveals Grant's character as a strong, thoughtful man who balances rugged individualism with a striving conscience. Following this prologue, the text transports readers to a richly detailed natural setting, where scenes of flora and fauna blend seamlessly with the young protagonist's experiences. The young boy, who is becoming familiar with nature, develops a fierce aversion to snakes stemming from a childhood incident, which sets up a complex interplay between innocence and the harsh realities of life. This balance hints at the broader themes of the novel: a boy's coming of age amid the challenges of the wild and the emotional turmoil of growing relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Waterloo, Stanley, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 16143
Published: Jun 28, 2005
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: A Man and a Woman
Credits: Produced by Al Haines
Summary: "A Man and a Woman" by Stanley Waterloo is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative introduces the lives of two main characters—Grant Harlson and a woman whose identity remains vague initially. Their intertwined stories seem to explore themes of friendship, nature, and personal growth against the backdrop of an evolving American landscape. The opening of the novel sets the stage by reflecting on the deep friendship between Grant Harlson and the narrator, establishing the intimacy necessary for the unfolding narrative. It reveals Grant's character as a strong, thoughtful man who balances rugged individualism with a striving conscience. Following this prologue, the text transports readers to a richly detailed natural setting, where scenes of flora and fauna blend seamlessly with the young protagonist's experiences. The young boy, who is becoming familiar with nature, develops a fierce aversion to snakes stemming from a childhood incident, which sets up a complex interplay between innocence and the harsh realities of life. This balance hints at the broader themes of the novel: a boy's coming of age amid the challenges of the wild and the emotional turmoil of growing relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Waterloo, Stanley, 1846-1913
EBook No.: 16143
Published: Jun 28, 2005
Downloads: 117
Language: English
Subject: Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.