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100 1 _aWhite, William Allen,
_d1868-1944
245 1 0 _aIn Our Town
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-08-07
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"In Our Town" by William Allen White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life in a small American town, focusing on the newspaper office that serves as the social hub and chronicler of community events. The narrative captures the quirks and dynamics of the townspeople, showcasing their interactions, the local gossip, and the intricate web of relationships that constitute small-town life. The opening of "In Our Town" introduces a community where the local newspaper plays a crucial role in reflecting the essence of everyday life. The narrator, who appears to be part of the newspaper staff, shares anecdotes about the town's residents, revealing their secrets, triumphs, and tribulations. Key characters include the country editor, who provides insightful commentary on the human condition and how the paper reflects the moral fabric of the community. The chapter paints a picture of a place filled with both humor and heartache, where the mundane aspects of life are celebrated and scrutinized, setting the stage for the deeper themes and stories that are likely to unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aCity and town life -- Fiction
700 1 _aGlackens, William J.,
_d1870-1938
700 1 _aGruger, Frederic Rodrigo,
_d1871-1953
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/26207
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