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Title: The Rose in the Ring

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Summary: "The Rose in the Ring" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century that likely explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a circus setting in post-Civil War America. The narrative begins with a fugitive—David Jenison, a young man wrongfully accused of his grandfather's murder—who finds himself thrust into a world of circus performers and con artists, where he struggles to clear his name and find safety. The opening of the story introduces David as he makes a desperate journey through treacherous terrain, haunted by the threat of capture. As he enters the town of S----, where a circus is in full swing, he seeks refuge amidst the vibrant chaos of performers and spectators. Eventually, David is discovered by kind-hearted members of the circus, including a compassionate mother and her daughter, who are drawn to his plight. The dynamic between David and the circus characters, including the humorous clown Grinaldi and the empathetic Mrs. Braddock, sets the stage for a blend of tension and camaraderie. The stakes are raised as David's identity becomes known, leading to a protective alliance within the circus that offers a glimpse of hope on his perilous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928

EBook No.: 6118

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 388

Language: English

Subject: Circus -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Rose in the Ring

Credits: Etext produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Rose in the Ring" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel written in the early 20th century that likely explores themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a circus setting in post-Civil War America. The narrative begins with a fugitive—David Jenison, a young man wrongfully accused of his grandfather's murder—who finds himself thrust into a world of circus performers and con artists, where he struggles to clear his name and find safety. The opening of the story introduces David as he makes a desperate journey through treacherous terrain, haunted by the threat of capture. As he enters the town of S----, where a circus is in full swing, he seeks refuge amidst the vibrant chaos of performers and spectators. Eventually, David is discovered by kind-hearted members of the circus, including a compassionate mother and her daughter, who are drawn to his plight. The dynamic between David and the circus characters, including the humorous clown Grinaldi and the empathetic Mrs. Braddock, sets the stage for a blend of tension and camaraderie. The stakes are raised as David's identity becomes known, leading to a protective alliance within the circus that offers a glimpse of hope on his perilous journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928

EBook No.: 6118

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 388

Language: English

Subject: Circus -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.