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Title: Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel

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Summary: "Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel" by John S. Sauzade is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the fictional town of Belton, where the ramifications of wealth, ambition, and character play out through the lives of its residents, notably focusing on the titular character, Mark Gildersleeve. The narrative explores themes of class, personal struggle, and the intersection of love and social power, highlighting Mark’s journey and relationships with the affluent Heath family, particularly with Edna Heath, the captivating young woman he admires from afar. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the bustling town of Belton, with its rich history rooted in the natural beauty of the Passaic River and its significant waterfall. We learn about the death of John Peter Obershaw, a miser who amassed great wealth and whose legacy erupts into town gossip. This leads us to George Gildersleeve, Mark's half-brother, and introduces other important characters, such as Rufus Heath, Obershaw's son-in-law, and the troubled John Peter Heath. Mark Gildersleeve, characterized as reserved but ambitious, grapples with feelings of inferiority due to his disability while secretly yearning for Edna's affection. Thus, the opening portions set the stage for a deep exploration of societal dynamics and personal aspirations against the backdrop of a transforming America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Sauzade, John S., 1828-

EBook No.: 39772

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 144

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel

Credits: Produced by Robert Cicconetti, Mary Meehan and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Mark Gildersleeve: A Novel" by John S. Sauzade is a work of fiction written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the fictional town of Belton, where the ramifications of wealth, ambition, and character play out through the lives of its residents, notably focusing on the titular character, Mark Gildersleeve. The narrative explores themes of class, personal struggle, and the intersection of love and social power, highlighting Mark’s journey and relationships with the affluent Heath family, particularly with Edna Heath, the captivating young woman he admires from afar. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the bustling town of Belton, with its rich history rooted in the natural beauty of the Passaic River and its significant waterfall. We learn about the death of John Peter Obershaw, a miser who amassed great wealth and whose legacy erupts into town gossip. This leads us to George Gildersleeve, Mark's half-brother, and introduces other important characters, such as Rufus Heath, Obershaw's son-in-law, and the troubled John Peter Heath. Mark Gildersleeve, characterized as reserved but ambitious, grapples with feelings of inferiority due to his disability while secretly yearning for Edna's affection. Thus, the opening portions set the stage for a deep exploration of societal dynamics and personal aspirations against the backdrop of a transforming America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Sauzade, John S., 1828-

EBook No.: 39772

Published: May 23, 2012

Downloads: 144

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.