Ralph Henry Barbour

A Maid In Arcady (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

A Maid in Arcady is a novel written by Ralph Henry Barbour set in the early 1900s. The story follows a young woman named Joan Newton, who travels to Arcady, a wealthy vacation community in Maine, to work as a maid for a summer. Joan is determined to save money to attend college, and sees this job as her opportunity. Once in Arcady, Joan befriends a group of young people from wealthy families who are spending the summer there. She becomes particularly close with a young man named Jerry, who is instantly drawn to her intelligence and independence. However, Joan is acutely aware of the class difference between herself and the other residents of Arcady, and struggles to fit in and be accepted. As the summer progresses, Joan becomes more comfortable with her new surroundings and gains the respect of the people she works for. She also develops a close relationship with Jerry, which is complicated by his family's disapproval of their social differences. Through Joan's experiences, Barbour explores themes of social class, independence, and the pursuit of education. The novel also provides a vivid portrait of life in a wealthy vacation community during the early 1900s, including descriptions of lavish parties, horseback riding, and other recreational activities. Overall, A Maid in Arcady is a charming and insightful novel that offers a window into a bygone era. Joan's journey towards self-discovery and independence will resonate with readers who are interested in stories of social mobility and the pursuit of personal goals.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: OTB eBook publishing
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. Februar 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9783988262325
• Artikelnr.: 67782563

Autorenporträt

Ralph Henry Barbour, born on November 13, 1870, and passing away on February 19, 1944, turned into an esteemed American novelist recognized for his important frame of work in sports activities fiction centered closer to young male readers. He extensively co-authored beneath the pseudonym Richard Stillman Powell with L. H. Bickford, generating works like "Phyllis in Bohemia." Although renowned for his sports-themed novels, he delved into a spectrum of writing, crafting mild romances and adventurous stories. Over the course of his career, Barbour authored in excess of one hundred novels, alongside severa brief stories. Notably in 1904, book writer D. Appleton & Co. Launched several sports-themed books edited by way of Ralph Henry Barbour. These books, arranged through a unique agreement with American Sports Publishing, included data drawn from previous Spalding Athletic Library guides. Barbour's legacy stays intertwined with his prolific contributions to younger grownup literature, especially in the realm of sports fiction, where his storytelling prowess engaged and captivated readers. His diverse repertoire encompassed themes past sports activities, showcasing his versatility as an author in genres along with romance and adventure, leaving an enduring impact on the sector of literature.