An Idyll of All Fools' Day by Josephine Daskam Bacon
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"An Idyll of All Fools' Day" by Josephine Daskam Bacon is a fictional narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows Antony, a college senior, and his relationship with Nette, a young girl whom he is reluctantly tasked to entertain on a day out. The book explores themes of youth, misunderstandings, and humorous escapades as the characters navigate through various social situations while revealing their personalities and growth. At the
start of the narrative, Antony is coerced by his Uncle Julius to escort Nette, an attractive and spirited young woman. Their meeting is marked by a series of witty exchanges that reveal Antony's irritation and Nette's playful demeanor. The two are soon caught up in a series of misadventures, including a chaotic encounter with a snake and the ensuing panic that forces them to escape in a runaway car, leading to a plunge into a river. The opening portion sets the stage for a humorous exploration of their evolving relationship amidst the chaotic and unexpected events of the day. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Bacon, Josephine Daskam, 1876-1961 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Crosby, Raymond Moreau, 1876-1945 |
| Title | An Idyll of All Fools' Day |
| Credits |
Produced by Elaine Laizure from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | April Fools' Day -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42692 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42692-1 |
| Release Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 475 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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