The Marbeck Inn: A Novel

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brighouse, Harold, 1882-1958

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Marbeck Inn: A Novel" by Harold Brighouse is a work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The novel follows the life of Sam Branstone, a porter's son from a humble background in Manchester, as he navigates the complexities of ambition, gratitude, and family obligations while facing the realities of social class and personal growth. At the start of the story, we are introduced to Sam Branstone, who saves a boy from being hit by a train, earning him local fame as a hero. His mother, Anne Branstone, a determined and resilient matriarch, grapples with her pride and ambition for her son amidst the pressure to uphold family integrity. Mr. Councillor Travers, whose son Sam saved, offers to help Sam by suggesting he live with them and attend grammar school, but Anne's fierce independence prompts her to reject this offer for her son. Through their interactions, the groundwork is laid for themes of aspiration, sacrifice, and the struggle for recognition within societal structures, setting the tone for Sam's journey toward a better life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2015-10-04