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Title: The Madness of May
Credits: E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Madness of May" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Billy Deering, a man who finds himself entangled in a web of emotional turmoil following his involvement in a theft of bonds and a deep personal crisis. When an enigmatic and eccentric figure named R. Hood appears in Deering's life, he becomes a catalyst for change, leading Deering into a series of unpredictable adventures that challenge his understanding of morality, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. At the start of the novel, Deering arrives home in a state of distress, burdened by his recent theft from his family's banking firm. Encountering Hood, who claims to be a hobo seeking enjoyment and adventure, Deering is initially baffled by this stranger's carefree attitude and philosophical musings. Hood’s presence prompts Deering to confront his troubles, and after a revealing conversation about his lost bonds and a mysterious girl who has taken his suitcase, the two set off on an unexpected journey. This opening sets the tone for a whimsical exploration of self-discovery against the backdrop of an intriguing blend of romance, humor, and a sense of the absurd. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947
Illustrator: Steele, Frederic Dorr, 1873-1944
EBook No.: 25837
Published: Jun 19, 2008
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Madness of May
Credits: E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Madness of May" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Billy Deering, a man who finds himself entangled in a web of emotional turmoil following his involvement in a theft of bonds and a deep personal crisis. When an enigmatic and eccentric figure named R. Hood appears in Deering's life, he becomes a catalyst for change, leading Deering into a series of unpredictable adventures that challenge his understanding of morality, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. At the start of the novel, Deering arrives home in a state of distress, burdened by his recent theft from his family's banking firm. Encountering Hood, who claims to be a hobo seeking enjoyment and adventure, Deering is initially baffled by this stranger's carefree attitude and philosophical musings. Hood’s presence prompts Deering to confront his troubles, and after a revealing conversation about his lost bonds and a mysterious girl who has taken his suitcase, the two set off on an unexpected journey. This opening sets the tone for a whimsical exploration of self-discovery against the backdrop of an intriguing blend of romance, humor, and a sense of the absurd. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947
Illustrator: Steele, Frederic Dorr, 1873-1944
EBook No.: 25837
Published: Jun 19, 2008
Downloads: 179
Language: English
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.