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DRAYTON IBD

THOMAS HOPKINS SHREVE
KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
01 / 2007
9781432504700
Inglés

Sinopsis

Drayton: A Story of American Life is a novel by Thomas Hopkins Shreve that explores the life of a family in the United States during the late 19th century. The story follows the Drayton family, who live in a small town in the Midwest. The patriarch of the family, John Drayton, is a successful businessman who has built a prosperous life for his family. However, his children are restless and dissatisfied with their lives. His son, Frank, is a talented artist who dreams of leaving the small town and making it big in the art world. His daughter, Alice, is a rebellious young woman who longs for independence and adventure. As the story unfolds, the Drayton family faces a series of challenges that test their resilience and strength. They experience financial setbacks, personal tragedies, and conflicts with each other. Through it all, they must learn to adapt and overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Drayton: A Story of American Life is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in America during a time of great change. It explores themes of family, ambition, and the pursuit of the American dream. Shreve?s writing is engaging and evocative, capturing the spirit of the era and the struggles of ordinary people trying to make their way in the world. Overall, this is a powerful and moving novel that will resonate with readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world?s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.