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Lewis, Sinclair
1885
1951
Lewis, Harry Sinclair
Graham, Tom
Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man
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"Our Mr. Wrenn: The Romantic Adventures of a Gentle Man" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book centers around the protagonist, Mr. Wrenn, a lonely, meek clerk in New York who yearns for adventure beyond his mundane life at the Souvenir and Art Novelty Company. As the story unfolds, it explores his fantasies of travel and the romantic notion of escaping his drab existence. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Wrenn's life filled with solitude and longing for excitement. He works at a monotonous job, which frustrates him, and finds solace in his dreams of travel, spurred by the moving pictures he loves to watch. He experiences a range of emotions, from humiliation when ignored by a ticket-taker to a sense of exhilaration as he imagines exploring distant lands. Mr. Wrenn's financial situation takes a turn when he learns he has inherited a modest sum of money, prompting dreams of long-awaited adventures. His interactions with others, including his landlady and fellow clerks, establish him as a gentle, albeit socially awkward man. The narrative hints at Mr. Wrenn's growth and potential transformation as he contemplates stepping into a more adventurous chapter of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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