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Title: Westerfelt
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Summary: "Westerfelt" by Will N. Harben is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story sets a poignant tone as it explores themes of romance, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotions. The narrative particularly focuses on the life of Sally Dawson, a girl whose heartfelt affections for John Westerfelt become tragically complicated by the arrival of societal gossip and alternative romantic interests. The opening of the novel depicts a quilting gathering among the women of the neighborhood, where gossip flourishes about John Westerfelt's apparent intentions to pursue Lizzie Lithicum rather than Sally. As the gossip unfolds, Sally is confronted with the rumor and struggles with her feelings, facing a moment of emotional turmoil and despair. The narrative unveils a deep sense of communal interaction and human connection while foreshadowing the later tragedy that shakes the lives of the characters involved. The interactions between the characters establish the social dynamics at play, particularly showcasing the harsh realities of love, jealousy, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919
EBook No.: 17178
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Georgia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Westerfelt
Credits:
E-text prepared by Al Haines
HTML file produced by David Widger
Summary: "Westerfelt" by Will N. Harben is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story sets a poignant tone as it explores themes of romance, betrayal, and the complexities of human emotions. The narrative particularly focuses on the life of Sally Dawson, a girl whose heartfelt affections for John Westerfelt become tragically complicated by the arrival of societal gossip and alternative romantic interests. The opening of the novel depicts a quilting gathering among the women of the neighborhood, where gossip flourishes about John Westerfelt's apparent intentions to pursue Lizzie Lithicum rather than Sally. As the gossip unfolds, Sally is confronted with the rumor and struggles with her feelings, facing a moment of emotional turmoil and despair. The narrative unveils a deep sense of communal interaction and human connection while foreshadowing the later tragedy that shakes the lives of the characters involved. The interactions between the characters establish the social dynamics at play, particularly showcasing the harsh realities of love, jealousy, and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 90.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Author: Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919
EBook No.: 17178
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 99
Language: English
Subject: Georgia -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.