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Phillips, David Graham
1867
1911
Graham, John
The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig: A Novel
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"The Fashionable Adventures of Joshua Craig: A Novel" by David Graham Phillips is a fictional narrative likely written during the late 19th century. The story focuses on Joshua Craig, a wild and ambitious man from Minnesota, navigating the elite society of Washington, D.C., as he grapples with his identity, ambitions, and the expectations of fashionable life. The opening of the book introduces Joshua Craig in his modest apartment, highlighting a contrast between his rough, backwoods persona and the refined world around him. His friend Arkwright attempts to help him adapt to high society, where Joshua insists on staying true to himself despite societal pressures. As he prepares for a fashionable ball, readers witness his clash with the standards of appearance and behavior expected in this new world. Craig’s strong character and outspoken nature are evident, revealing a mix of confidence and naivety about the social game he is about to engage in, while also hinting at his underlying struggles with loneliness and the true nature of ambition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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