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_aSmith, Francis Hopkinson, _d1838-1915 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Fortunes of Oliver Horn |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2002-09-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Duncan Harrod | ||
| 520 | _a"The Fortunes of Oliver Horn" by Francis Hopkinson Smith is a novel set in the mid-19th century that explores themes of ambition, family expectations, and the quest for self-identity during a time of societal change. The narrative centers around young Oliver Horn and his relationship with his father, Richard Horn, a passionate inventor, as Oliver struggles between his own artistic aspirations and the weight of familial expectations to follow a more conventional path in law, as his father once did. The opening of the novel introduces Kennedy Square, a vibrant and picturesque neighborhood filled with lively characters and lush surroundings. It paints a vivid picture of the Horn family's home, emphasizing the warmth and camaraderie within the household, particularly through the interactions with their loyal servant, Malachi. We meet Richard Horn, an inventor absorbed in his work, and glimpse Oliver's budding ambitions towards becoming a painter, which are at odds with his mother's desires for him to pursue a career in law. His mother's anxieties regarding Oliver's future become apparent, setting the stage for the conflicts he will face as he seeks his own path amidst the loving but traditional expectations of his family and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aNew York (N.Y.) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBildungsromans | ||
| 653 | _aYoung men -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aBaltimore (Md.) -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPainters -- Fiction | ||
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