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Title: Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life

Credits: Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made
available by the Internet Archive, the University of
California, the Hathi Trust Digital Library, and the
University of Illinois.

Summary: "Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life" by Gilbert Cannan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John René Fourmy, a young man navigating the complexities of love, family history, and societal expectations. As he reflects on his relationships, particularly with his father and his romantic interest, Cathleen, we gain insights into his struggles with self-identity and the weight of past experiences. The opening of the novel introduces René as he waits for his beloved, only to be consumed by memories of his father's disgraceful past. As he reminisces about his family dynamics and the love he shares with Cathleen, we see how deeply his father's downfall affects his romantic aspirations. This interplay between past trauma and present longing sets the stage for René's journey, showcasing his romantic ideals juxtaposed with the harsh realities of his upbringing. The opening chapter establishes a poignant tone, hinting at the challenges of reconciling love and societal constraints, as well as the protagonist's evolving self-perception amidst the turbulence of his familial legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Cannan, Gilbert, 1884-1955

EBook No.: 48487

Published: Mar 14, 2015

Downloads: 247

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life

Credits: Produced by Paul Haxo from page images generously made
available by the Internet Archive, the University of
California, the Hathi Trust Digital Library, and the
University of Illinois.

Summary: "Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life" by Gilbert Cannan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around John René Fourmy, a young man navigating the complexities of love, family history, and societal expectations. As he reflects on his relationships, particularly with his father and his romantic interest, Cathleen, we gain insights into his struggles with self-identity and the weight of past experiences. The opening of the novel introduces René as he waits for his beloved, only to be consumed by memories of his father's disgraceful past. As he reminisces about his family dynamics and the love he shares with Cathleen, we see how deeply his father's downfall affects his romantic aspirations. This interplay between past trauma and present longing sets the stage for René's journey, showcasing his romantic ideals juxtaposed with the harsh realities of his upbringing. The opening chapter establishes a poignant tone, hinting at the challenges of reconciling love and societal constraints, as well as the protagonist's evolving self-perception amidst the turbulence of his familial legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Cannan, Gilbert, 1884-1955

EBook No.: 48487

Published: Mar 14, 2015

Downloads: 247

Language: English

Subject: English fiction -- 20th century

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.