Halfway House: A Comedy of Degrees by Maurice Hewlett
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| Author | Hewlett, Maurice, 1861-1923 |
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| Title | Halfway House: A Comedy of Degrees |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Halfway House: A Comedy of Degrees" by Maurice Hewlett is a novel written in the early 20th century. This light-hearted story centers around Mr. John Germain, a distinguished widower of fifty, who unexpectedly falls in love with a young governess named Mary Middleham, who is much younger and of modest means. The novel explores themes of class differences, romance, and the complexities of social interactions in a rural English setting. At the start of the story, Mr. Germain is attending a Sunday-school feast hosted by his sister-in-law, where he observes the children playing. His attention is captured by Mary Middleham, a radiant and charming young governess responsible for teaching the local children. The narrative captures Mr. Germain's initial fascination and burgeoning affection for her, as well as his reflections on her modest life and the implications of their age and social status disparity. The characters' interactions provide a glimpse into their personalities and relationships, setting the stage for the comedic and romantic elements that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Husband and wife -- Fiction |
| Subject | Social classes -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | May-December romances -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59963 |
| Release Date | Jul 21, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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