| Author |
Bromfield, Louis, 1896-1956 |
| LoC No. |
24007113
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| Title |
The green bay tree : a novel
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| Original Publication |
NYC: Grosset & Dunlap Publishers, 1924.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Green Bay Tree" by Louis Bromfield is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds primarily around the life of Julia Shane, a widow, and her relationships with her two daughters, Lily and Irene, as they navigate societal expectations and personal secrets against the backdrop of an industrializing town. The narrative explores themes of love, ambition, and generational conflict, revealing the tension between the characters' desires and societal pressures. The opening portion of the novel presents a vivid scene at a garden party hosted by Julia Shane at her estate, Cypress Hill. As guests mingle amidst the deteriorating beauty of the garden, the narrative introduces Julia, a woman of dignity grappling with her past and present. The dynamics among the guests, including her ambitious daughter Lily and the politically motivated Governor, hint at deeper conflicts, particularly Lily's reluctance to marry him despite his affections. The atmosphere is charged with social intrigue and underlying tensions, as Julia keenly observes the interactions, revealing her cynical and protective nature. The stage is set for a rich exploration of the characters' inner lives and relationships as they confront the realities of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Psychological fiction
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| Subject |
France -- Fiction
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| Subject |
World War, 1914-1918 -- France -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ohio -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Women -- Ohio -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mansfield (Ohio) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
73944 |
| Release Date |
Jun 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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