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LoC No.: 12007967
Title: White Ashes
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "White Ashes" by Sidney R. Kennedy and Alden Charles Noble is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in New York City, following Charles Wilkinson, a financially struggling young man, who is caught in the aftermath of a devastating fire that has destroyed a significant portion of the city. As he grapples with his dire circumstances, the narrative unfolds around his interactions with his wealthy step-uncle John M. Hurd and the various societal dynamics tied to wealth, class, and personal ambition. The opening of "White Ashes" sets a tone of urgency and contemplation as Charles stands in silence, reflecting on the recent destruction and his own precarious financial situation. He often visits the home of his uncle, where the social scene reveals Charles's complicated aspirations, particularly concerning his romantic interest in Isabel Hurd. As the story develops, Charles’s attempts to engage in business ventures and his charming yet somewhat bumbling demeanor shape the dynamics between him and those in his world, including his ambitions to gain his uncle's favor and secure a stable future. The interplay of personal relationships and broader societal themes makes for an engaging start that hints at the complexities to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kennedy, Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson), 1875-
Author: Noble, Alden Charles, 1880-1942
EBook No.: 20308
Published: Jan 7, 2007
Downloads: 470
Language: English
Subject: Fire insurance -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 12007967
Title: White Ashes
Credits: E-text prepared by Al Haines
Summary: "White Ashes" by Sidney R. Kennedy and Alden Charles Noble is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins in New York City, following Charles Wilkinson, a financially struggling young man, who is caught in the aftermath of a devastating fire that has destroyed a significant portion of the city. As he grapples with his dire circumstances, the narrative unfolds around his interactions with his wealthy step-uncle John M. Hurd and the various societal dynamics tied to wealth, class, and personal ambition. The opening of "White Ashes" sets a tone of urgency and contemplation as Charles stands in silence, reflecting on the recent destruction and his own precarious financial situation. He often visits the home of his uncle, where the social scene reveals Charles's complicated aspirations, particularly concerning his romantic interest in Isabel Hurd. As the story develops, Charles’s attempts to engage in business ventures and his charming yet somewhat bumbling demeanor shape the dynamics between him and those in his world, including his ambitions to gain his uncle's favor and secure a stable future. The interplay of personal relationships and broader societal themes makes for an engaging start that hints at the complexities to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Kennedy, Sidney R. (Sidney Robinson), 1875-
Author: Noble, Alden Charles, 1880-1942
EBook No.: 20308
Published: Jan 7, 2007
Downloads: 470
Language: English
Subject: Fire insurance -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.