| Author |
Nicholson, Meredith, 1866-1947 |
| Illustrator |
Steele, Frederic Dorr, 1873-1944 |
| Title |
The Madness of May
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Madness of May" by Meredith Nicholson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Billy Deering, a man who finds himself entangled in a web of emotional turmoil following his involvement in a theft of bonds and a deep personal crisis. When an enigmatic and eccentric figure named R. Hood appears in Deering's life, he becomes a catalyst for change, leading Deering into a series of unpredictable adventures that challenge his understanding of morality, friendship, and the pursuit of happiness. At the start of the novel, Deering arrives home in a state of distress, burdened by his recent theft from his family's banking firm. Encountering Hood, who claims to be a hobo seeking enjoyment and adventure, Deering is initially baffled by this stranger's carefree attitude and philosophical musings. Hood’s presence prompts Deering to confront his troubles, and after a revealing conversation about his lost bonds and a mysterious girl who has taken his suitcase, the two set off on an unexpected journey. This opening sets the tone for a whimsical exploration of self-discovery against the backdrop of an intriguing blend of romance, humor, and a sense of the absurd. (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 (State) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
25837 |
| Release Date |
Jun 19, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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