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Gibbs, George
1870
1942
Gibbs, George Fort
The Splendid Outcast
Illustrated by the author.
Produced by Al Haines
"The Splendid Outcast" by George Gibbs is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jim Horton, a war-injured soldier in a hospital recovering from a successful operation, who grapples with his identity after assuming his cowardly twin brother Harry's name and position. The narrative seems to delve into themes of honor, identity, and deception against the backdrop of World War I, suggesting an exploration of the complexities of brotherhood and moral choices. The opening of the novel presents Jim Horton awakening in a hospital bed, struggling with pain and confusion as he learns that he has taken on the identity of his brother, Harry, a lieutenant thought to be wounded in battle. Jim recalls the events leading to his injuries and taxingly considers his brother’s cowardice and the decisions he made during their time in the war. As Jim pieces together his memories, he contemplates the implications of his actions, including the attendance of both his twin brother's wife, Moira, and her father, Barry Quinlevin, who are oblivious to the ruse. This opening setup establishes a tension-filled scenario filled with potential conflicts regarding identity and honor, and hints at the evolving dynamics as Jim must choose whether to maintain the deception or reveal the truth to Moira and face the consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Detective and mystery stories
Love stories
Paris (France) -- Fiction
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Brothers -- Fiction
Twins -- Fiction
Identity -- Fiction
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