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LoC No.: 27008459
Title: Rogues and vagabonds
Original Publication: New York: George H. Doran Company, 1927.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogues_and_Vagabonds
Credits: Steve Mattern, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Rogues and Vagabonds" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. It captures the whimsical and vibrant world of London's pleasure gardens through the lens of theatrical and pyrotechnic spectacles. The narrative revolves around Letizia Oriano, a young woman poised to perform a daring act at "Neptune's Grotto," a tavern that embodies an era on the cusp of change, hinting at societal transformations and personal conflicts interwoven with the drama of her mother's ambitions. The opening of "Rogues and Vagabonds" introduces readers to "Neptune's Grotto" and the excitement of a fireworks show produced by Madame Oriano, Letizia’s mother. Set in 1829, the chapter captures a lively scene filled with patrons drawn to the spectacle of light and sound. As Madame prepares for the grand finale that features Letizia, we witness the underlying tension through the characters' interactions, particularly Letizia's defiance and Caleb Fuller's brooding jealousy. This dynamic unfolds against a backdrop of encroaching modernization, signaling changes that threaten traditional pleasures and relationships, setting the tone for the intertwining lives of these colorful characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972
EBook No.: 71848
Published: Oct 10, 2023
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Families -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Great Britain -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 27008459
Title: Rogues and vagabonds
Original Publication: New York: George H. Doran Company, 1927.
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogues_and_Vagabonds
Credits: Steve Mattern, Quentin Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Rogues and Vagabonds" by Compton MacKenzie is a novel written in the early 20th century. It captures the whimsical and vibrant world of London's pleasure gardens through the lens of theatrical and pyrotechnic spectacles. The narrative revolves around Letizia Oriano, a young woman poised to perform a daring act at "Neptune's Grotto," a tavern that embodies an era on the cusp of change, hinting at societal transformations and personal conflicts interwoven with the drama of her mother's ambitions. The opening of "Rogues and Vagabonds" introduces readers to "Neptune's Grotto" and the excitement of a fireworks show produced by Madame Oriano, Letizia’s mother. Set in 1829, the chapter captures a lively scene filled with patrons drawn to the spectacle of light and sound. As Madame prepares for the grand finale that features Letizia, we witness the underlying tension through the characters' interactions, particularly Letizia's defiance and Caleb Fuller's brooding jealousy. This dynamic unfolds against a backdrop of encroaching modernization, signaling changes that threaten traditional pleasures and relationships, setting the tone for the intertwining lives of these colorful characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: MacKenzie, Compton, 1883-1972
EBook No.: 71848
Published: Oct 10, 2023
Downloads: 136
Language: English
Subject: Families -- Fiction
Subject: Theater -- Great Britain -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.