| Author |
Bouton, John Bell, 1830-1902 |
| Title |
Round the Block: An American Novel
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Curtis Weyant, Charlie Kirschner, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Round the Block: An American Novel" by John Bell Bouton is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The narrative begins by vividly depicting a neighborhood characterized by contrasting settings—posh, seemingly empty brownstone houses on one side and lively, bustling shops and homes for working-class families on the opposite. The story primarily revolves around three bachelors, Marcus Wilkeson, Fayette Overtop, and Matthew Maltboy, who embark on a series of social interactions within their block, exploring themes of neighborliness and community amidst their varied daily lives. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the ornate yet lifeless dwellings on the east side of the block and the contrasting vibrancy on the west side. As the three bachelors settle into their shared home, Overtop proposes an experiment in socializing, advocating for engaging with their neighbors to better understand their community. This leads to humorous exchanges and the deepening relationships between the protagonists as they navigate social calls, interactions with their eccentric neighbors, and the pursuit of companionship, all while their personal quirks and backgrounds unfold. The narrative sets a lively tone that promises both comedic moments and reflections on human interaction in a densely populated urban setting. (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 |
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
City and town life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Male friendship -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
12243 |
| Release Date |
May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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