The Belfry by May Sinclair

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.html.images 614 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.epub3.images 273 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.epub.noimages 283 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.kf8.images 471 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.kindle.images 430 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14106.txt.utf-8 550 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14106/pg14106-h.zip 269 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Sinclair, May, 1863-1946
Title The Belfry
Note Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, Mary Meehan, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Belfry" by May Sinclair is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story explores complex relationships and the intricacies of personal ambition and emotional connection among its characters, particularly focusing on James Tasker Jevons, an aspiring journalist, and Viola Thesiger, a young woman seeking her independence. The opening of "The Belfry" sets the stage for a tale of intertwining lives, where Jevons’ early encounter with a more established journalist hints at themes of rivalry and ambition. The narrative begins with a reflection on the past, leading us through Jevons' initial forays into reporting, which ultimately reveal his quirky yet passionate personality. Introduced alongside him is Viola, whose presence ignites shifts in Jevons' fortunes and emotions. Their interactions are marked by humor and depth, showcasing the magnetic pull between ambition, social standing, and the personal desires that complicate their lives. The tension between pursuing one’s own path and the influence of family and societal expectations is evident, establishing a rich backdrop for the drama that is sure to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Marriage -- Fiction
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14106
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 43 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!