The Trail of the Hawk: A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life by Sinclair Lewis
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| Author | Lewis, Sinclair, 1885-1951 |
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| LoC No. | 15017979 |
| Title | The Trail of the Hawk: A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Trail of the Hawk: A Comedy of the Seriousness of Life" by Sinclair Lewis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story begins with the youthful adventures of Carl Ericson, a boy brimming with mischief and imagination in his small hometown of Joralemon, Minnesota. As Carl navigates the challenges of childhood and the expectations of his Norwegian-American heritage, the novel delves into themes of personal growth and the search for meaning amid the mundane aspects of life. At the start of the narrative, we meet Carl Ericson, an imaginative eight-year-old boy engaged in a variety of mischievous activities, including pretending to lead armies and fantasizing about hunting and adventure. His interactions with his family reveal a blend of fondness and tension, particularly with his strict father. Dreaming of exploring the world beyond his backyard, Carl's adventures lead him to a chance encounter with Gertie Cowles, a girl who has just moved to his town. Their initial interactions highlight both the innocence of childhood and the onset of adolescent feelings, setting the stage for a journey that will see Carl evolve from a playful boy into a young man wrestling with his identity and aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | City and town life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Minnesota -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 26610 |
| Release Date | Sep 14, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 211 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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