Project Gutenberg 2007-10-12 Public domain in the USA. 125 Chaplin, Heman White 1847 1924 In Madeira Place 1887 Produced by David Widger "In Madeira Place" by Heman White Chaplin is a fiction novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the lives of immigrant families living in Madeira Place, a seemingly secluded alley that contrasts sharply with the bustling docks nearby. It delves into themes of community, identity, and the pursuit of the American Dream through the eyes of characters from different backgrounds, especially exploring the struggles and triumphs of French immigrant communities. The narrative revolves around Sorel, a French immigrant, and his interactions with various characters, including Fidèle, an old soldier who sells balloons and has just been appointed to a position in the custom-house. Initially celebrated for this honor, Fidèle's situation turns tragic when he is suddenly dismissed from his job without clear reason, revealing the darker side of the American political system and the influence of "bosses" in government employment. As Sorel grapples with the irony and disillusionment affecting his community, the book paints a vivid picture of immigrant life, the bonds of camaraderie, and the social realities of their existence, culminating in a poignant reflection on identity and belonging in a new homeland. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Short stories New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: French Literature Category: American Literature 79833 2025-08-09T13:25:41.793431 text/html 77463 2021-02-24T22:19:45 text/html 98320 2025-08-09T13:25:45.770443 application/epub+zip 97089 2025-08-09T13:25:43.532424 application/epub+zip 97090 2025-08-09T13:25:42.383451 application/epub+zip 203482 2025-08-09T13:25:47.401455 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 194944 2025-08-09T13:25:45.143409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171574 2022-09-11T03:31:42.069650 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66891 2025-08-09T13:25:41.510435 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66858 2018-03-08T06:00:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66276 2007-10-12T09:19:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66267 2007-10-12T09:19:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 22015 2025-08-09T13:25:47.526401 application/rdf+xml 13960 2025-08-09T13:25:42.869481 image/jpeg 3579 2025-08-09T13:25:42.624424 image/jpeg 26877 2018-03-19T05:56:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 26739 2007-10-12T09:19:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 28555 2021-02-24T22:19:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 26671 2007-10-12T09:19:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 98363 2025-08-09T13:25:41.801429 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog