Opening a Chestnut Burr by Edward Payson Roe
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About this eBook
| Author | Roe, Edward Payson, 1838-1888 |
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| Title | Opening a Chestnut Burr |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "Opening a Chestnut Burr" by Edward Payson Roe is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story follows the complex life of Walter Gregory, a disillusioned young man haunted by past mistakes and a failed engagement, who is seeking solace in his childhood home. The narrative explores themes of redemption, the contrasts between urban and rural life, and the relationships that shape our lives. At the start of the book, we meet Walter Gregory as he navigates the crowded streets of New York City, burdened by his inner turmoil and physical weakness. As he reflects on his life, we learn about his past, including the deep emotional scars left by a lost love and the betrayal of a close friend. After a series of personal and professional setbacks, he decides to visit his childhood home, now owned by an old family friend, John Walton. The opening chapters set the stage for his reluctant re-engagement with a world he has tried to escape, introducing characters like the spirited Miss Walton, who embodies the vitality and simplicity that Gregory has long abandoned. His arrival at the Walton home offers a glimpse into the potential for healing and transformation through connection with genuine human kindness and the solace of nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6028 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 8, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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