David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hawthorne, Julian, 1846-1934

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"David Poindexter's Disappearance, and Other Tales" by Julian Hawthorne is a collection of fictional narratives penned in the late 19th century. It begins with the intriguing story of David Poindexter, a young clergyman struggling with his family's diminishing fortune and his suppressed ambitions. The narrative outlines his sudden transformation from a modest minister to a wealthy heir, exploring themes of identity, desire, and moral conflict as David grapples with the freedom and temptations that accompany newfound wealth. At the start of the tale, David Poindexter is introduced as a complex character caught between love and ambition. After receiving a surprising letter revealing his inheritance from an estranged uncle, David experiences a profound shift in his fortunes. As he reflects on this life-altering news, the story presents a vivid contrast between his past life in the pulpit and the alluring prospects of wealth and freedom ahead of him. This internal struggle sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of his relationships, particularly with Edith Saltine, a woman he loves and who challenges his perceptions of aspiration and integrity, suggesting a deeper examination of the choices he must face in his new identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

David Poindexter's disappearance

Ken's mystery

"When half-gods go, the gods arrive"

"Set not thy foot on graves"

My friend Paton.

Credits:

Produced by Michelle Shephard, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2004-12-01