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McCutcheon, George Barr
1866
1928
The Flyers
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"The Flyers" by George Barr McCutcheon is a romantic novel written during the early 20th century. The story begins at the Faraway Country Club, where an array of affluent characters mingle amid a biting spring drizzle, each harboring their own secrets and romantic entanglements. The central character, Joe Dauntless, is deeply in love with Eleanor Thursdale, but finds himself embroiled in a complicated web of societal expectations, particularly with Eleanor's mother setting her sights on a wealthy English suitor, Windomshire. The opening portion of the novel sets the stage for a dramatic love story filled with tension and intrigue. As the night unfolds at the club, Dauntless wrestles with his feelings of despair over impending competition for Eleanor's affection. Meanwhile, Eleanor is clandestinely attempting to escape the societal confines placed upon her, culminating in a secret rendezvous with Dauntless, who becomes their only hope for happiness against the backdrop of societal pressures and misunderstandings. The dynamic between these characters hints at the comedic and romantic misadventures that are to come, illustrating themes of love, class, and the quest for true happiness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: Romance
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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