Mr. Achilles by Jennette Lee
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| Author | Lee, Jennette, 1860-1951 |
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| Title | Mr. Achilles |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Dagny; John Bickers; David Widger |
| Summary | "Mr. Achilles" by Jennette Lee is a novel written in the early 20th century, likely during the 1910s. The book introduces readers to Achilles Alexandrakis, a Greek fruit vendor in Chicago who is deeply nostalgic for his homeland, Athens. As he interacts with his customers, he longs for connection and the opportunity to share the beauty of his culture, yet he struggles with the distance and isolation he feels in a new world that seems indifferent to his existence. At the start of the book, readers are greeted with Achilles arranging fruit at his stall while reminiscing about Athens. His heart is heavy with homesickness and disappointment, as he eagerly awaits questions about his homeland that never come. We see his gentle nature and hopeful spirit when he encounters a young girl named Betty Harris, who, intrigued by his heritage, asks him about the Parthenon. Their interaction inspires Achilles, filling him with warmth and purpose, highlighting the stark contrast between his vibrant memories of Greece and the harsh reality of his life in America. This poignant opening sets the tone for a narrative rich in themes of cultural identity, longing, and the quest for belonging. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Friendship -- Fiction |
| Subject | Children of the rich -- Fiction |
| Subject | Chicago (Ill.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Greeks -- United States -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4714 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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