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Title: John Halifax, Gentleman
Credits: Produced by Les Bowler. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "John Halifax, Gentleman" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Phineas Fletcher, who is introduced to the strong and resilient John Halifax, a boy from a lower social background. As their paths intertwine, the novel explores themes of friendship, social class, and the struggle for identity and dignity. The opening of the book sets the stage as we meet Phineas and his father, Abel Fletcher, seeking shelter from the rain when they encounter John Halifax, a waif-like boy who demonstrates a strong sense of character despite his circumstances. As they interact, John reveals his humble background and desire to work, prompting Abel Fletcher to take him under his wing as a helper at the tan-yard. The vibrant descriptions of the setting and the awakening camaraderie between Phineas and John underscore the rich character development that hints at the deeper themes of personal growth and aspiration that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
EBook No.: 2351
Published: Oct 1, 2000
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Working class -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Industrial revolution -- England -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: John Halifax, Gentleman
Credits: Produced by Les Bowler. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary: "John Halifax, Gentleman" by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story follows the life of Phineas Fletcher, who is introduced to the strong and resilient John Halifax, a boy from a lower social background. As their paths intertwine, the novel explores themes of friendship, social class, and the struggle for identity and dignity. The opening of the book sets the stage as we meet Phineas and his father, Abel Fletcher, seeking shelter from the rain when they encounter John Halifax, a waif-like boy who demonstrates a strong sense of character despite his circumstances. As they interact, John reveals his humble background and desire to work, prompting Abel Fletcher to take him under his wing as a helper at the tan-yard. The vibrant descriptions of the setting and the awakening camaraderie between Phineas and John underscore the rich character development that hints at the deeper themes of personal growth and aspiration that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock, 1826-1887
EBook No.: 2351
Published: Oct 1, 2000
Downloads: 235
Language: English
Subject: Orphans -- Fiction
Subject: Working class -- England -- Fiction
Subject: Industrial revolution -- England -- Fiction
Subject: England -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.