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Title: Blix
Summary: "Blix" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the Bessemer family, particularly focusing on the character Travis Bessemer, a strong and vivacious young woman who navigates her relationships with her father, Mr. Bessemer, and her suitor, Condy Rivers, against the backdrop of social expectations and personal ambitions. The interactions within the family reveal a mix of affection and disconnection, highlighting themes of love, individuality, and societal norms. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Bessemer household, filled with morning chaos as Travis and her brother Howard prepare for Sunday. The family dynamic is established through the characters' unique personalities: Mr. Bessemer is portrayed as self-absorbed and disconnected from his children, Howard embodies the typical troublesome boy, and Travis takes on a maternal role. The scene captures the everyday life of a family in San Francisco, rich with vibrant descriptions of their surroundings and conflicts. As Travis interacts with her siblings and her suitor, Condy, we catch glimpses of her determination and independence, suggesting a depth to her character that will drive the story forward. The initial chapters set the stage for the exploration of personal growth and the societal constraints that challenge the characters' aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Norris, Frank, 1870-1902
EBook No.: 401
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: California -- Fiction
Subject: Journalists -- Fiction
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Blix
Summary: "Blix" by Frank Norris is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around the Bessemer family, particularly focusing on the character Travis Bessemer, a strong and vivacious young woman who navigates her relationships with her father, Mr. Bessemer, and her suitor, Condy Rivers, against the backdrop of social expectations and personal ambitions. The interactions within the family reveal a mix of affection and disconnection, highlighting themes of love, individuality, and societal norms. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Bessemer household, filled with morning chaos as Travis and her brother Howard prepare for Sunday. The family dynamic is established through the characters' unique personalities: Mr. Bessemer is portrayed as self-absorbed and disconnected from his children, Howard embodies the typical troublesome boy, and Travis takes on a maternal role. The scene captures the everyday life of a family in San Francisco, rich with vibrant descriptions of their surroundings and conflicts. As Travis interacts with her siblings and her suitor, Condy, we catch glimpses of her determination and independence, suggesting a depth to her character that will drive the story forward. The initial chapters set the stage for the exploration of personal growth and the societal constraints that challenge the characters' aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Norris, Frank, 1870-1902
EBook No.: 401
Published: Jan 1, 1996
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Courtship -- Fiction
Subject: Rich people -- Fiction
Subject: Manners and customs -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: California -- Fiction
Subject: Journalists -- Fiction
Subject: San Francisco (Calif.) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.