Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks : A Picture of New England Home Life

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pidgin, Charles Felton, 1844-1923

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Quincy Adams Sawyer and Mason's Corner Folks" by Charles Felton Pidgin is a novel written in the early 20th century. It paints a vivid picture of New England home life through the eyes of its characters, notably Quincy Adams Sawyer, a young man from the city who arrives in the quaint village of Mason's Corner. The story weaves together themes of community, local gossip, and the contrast between urban sophistication and rural charm. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a festive atmosphere on New Year's Eve in Mason's Corner, where the local singing society gathers for their last rehearsal before a concert. The main character, Quincy Adams Sawyer, is introduced alongside other notable villagers, each with their own quirks and relationships. As the townspeople anticipate the arrival of their new boarder and the intertwining of lives, the narrative sets up a blend of humor and social commentary, focusing on Quincy's interactions with the locals and the budding dynamics of attraction and rivalry, particularly concerning the Deacon's daughter, Huldy Ann. This rich characterization and vibrant setting promise an engaging exploration of small-town life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2005-08-02