This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 07039646
Title: Boston Neighbours In Town and Out
Contents: Our Tolstoi club -- A little fool -- Why I married Eleanor -- The story of a wall-flower -- Poor Mr. Ponsonby -- Modern vengeance -- Three cups of tea -- The tramps' wedding.
Credits:
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print archive.
Summary: "BOSTON NEIGHBOURS IN TOWN AND OUT" by Agnes Blake Poor is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in a suburb of Boston, featuring a community of young married couples who engage in various clubs and social activities. The book explores the intertwining lives of these neighbors and their experiences, including their interactions with new arrivals and the small dramas that unfold within their seemingly idyllic lives. The opening portion introduces us to the everyday life of a suburb humorously referred to as "Babyland," where the narrator reflects on their social gatherings and the formation of a Tolstoi Club, aimed at discussing literature and modern moral dilemmas. As the women participate in discussions about Russian literature, they also engage in gossip about new residents, particularly focusing on Willie Williams and his wife, Loulie, who presents a stark contrast with her newfound sophistication after years abroad. The narrator’s observations reveal the subtle tensions, curious romances, and challenges facing their community, setting the stage for unfolding social dynamics, unexpected revelations, and the exploration of themes like loyalty and the quest for identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Poor, Agnes Blake, 1842-1922
EBook No.: 36196
Published: May 22, 2011
Downloads: 270
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 07039646
Title: Boston Neighbours In Town and Out
Contents: Our Tolstoi club -- A little fool -- Why I married Eleanor -- The story of a wall-flower -- Poor Mr. Ponsonby -- Modern vengeance -- Three cups of tea -- The tramps' wedding.
Credits:
Produced by Annie McGuire. This book was produced from
scanned images of public domain material from the Google
Print archive.
Summary: "BOSTON NEIGHBOURS IN TOWN AND OUT" by Agnes Blake Poor is a fictional work written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in a suburb of Boston, featuring a community of young married couples who engage in various clubs and social activities. The book explores the intertwining lives of these neighbors and their experiences, including their interactions with new arrivals and the small dramas that unfold within their seemingly idyllic lives. The opening portion introduces us to the everyday life of a suburb humorously referred to as "Babyland," where the narrator reflects on their social gatherings and the formation of a Tolstoi Club, aimed at discussing literature and modern moral dilemmas. As the women participate in discussions about Russian literature, they also engage in gossip about new residents, particularly focusing on Willie Williams and his wife, Loulie, who presents a stark contrast with her newfound sophistication after years abroad. The narrator’s observations reveal the subtle tensions, curious romances, and challenges facing their community, setting the stage for unfolding social dynamics, unexpected revelations, and the exploration of themes like loyalty and the quest for identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Poor, Agnes Blake, 1842-1922
EBook No.: 36196
Published: May 22, 2011
Downloads: 270
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Boston (Mass.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.