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Title: Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation
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Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation" by J. T. Trowbridge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around an old clergyman named Father Rensford, who is seeking a peaceful vacation in the countryside, away from the distractions of his usual life. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the innocence of childhood, and the clash between urban sophistication and rural simplicity. The opening of the novel introduces a chaotic family scene, where Mr. Royden arrives home to find his house filled with the noise and mischief of his children. Through a series of humorous and sometimes poignant interactions, we see the love and tension within this boisterous household. The character of Hepsy, a deformed girl yearning for acceptance, contrasts sharply with the lively children around her. The arrival of Chester, a young man returning home from school, adds another layer to the family dynamic as his presence stirs both excitement and anxiety, especially with the impending visit of Father Rensford. This lively setup sets the stage for the exploration of deeper themes of kindness, judgment, and familial love as the clergyman integrates into this lively household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend), 1827-1916
EBook No.: 33221
Published: Jul 22, 2010
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Farms -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation
Credits:
Produced by Darleen Dove, Roger Frank, Mary Meehan and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Father Brighthopes; Or, An Old Clergyman's Vacation" by J. T. Trowbridge is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around an old clergyman named Father Rensford, who is seeking a peaceful vacation in the countryside, away from the distractions of his usual life. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the innocence of childhood, and the clash between urban sophistication and rural simplicity. The opening of the novel introduces a chaotic family scene, where Mr. Royden arrives home to find his house filled with the noise and mischief of his children. Through a series of humorous and sometimes poignant interactions, we see the love and tension within this boisterous household. The character of Hepsy, a deformed girl yearning for acceptance, contrasts sharply with the lively children around her. The arrival of Chester, a young man returning home from school, adds another layer to the family dynamic as his presence stirs both excitement and anxiety, especially with the impending visit of Father Rensford. This lively setup sets the stage for the exploration of deeper themes of kindness, judgment, and familial love as the clergyman integrates into this lively household. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend), 1827-1916
EBook No.: 33221
Published: Jul 22, 2010
Downloads: 194
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Clergy -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Farms -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.