| Author |
Walpole, Hugh, 1884-1941 |
| Title |
The Golden Scarecrow
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Contents |
Prologue: Hugh Seymour -- Henry Fitzgeorge Strether -- Ernest Henry -- Angelina -- Bim Rochester -- Nancy Ross -- 'Enery -- Barbara Flint -- Sarah Trefusis -- Young John Scarlet -- Epilogue.
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| Credits |
Produced by Sara Peattie, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"The Golden Scarecrow" by Hugh Walpole is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book introduces readers to Hugh Seymour, a frail child sent from Ceylon to England for his education, navigating loneliness and the challenges of fitting in. Set against the backdrop of a small English village and later in London, the story explores themes of imagination versus reality, friendship, and the complexities of growing up. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Hugh Seymour, who is sent to live with the Rev. William Lasher and his family during his holidays. Portrayed as physically weak and often bullied, Hugh grapples with feelings of inadequacy and a longing for acceptance. He finds solace in his dreams and storytelling, where he imagines grand adventures far removed from his mundane reality. The arrival of Mr. Pidgen, a contrasting character who appreciates whimsy and imagination, sparks a friendship that highlights the divide between practical adult expectations and a child's need for wonder. Their conversations delve into the significance of imagination, setting the stage for Hugh's journey through a world where he must balance his dreams with the expectations of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Children -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14201 |
| Release Date |
Nov 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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