Strange Neighbors (1901)

Strange Neighbors (1901)

Frederick Starr

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104250560
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Strange Neighbors is a novel written by Frederick Starr and published in 1901. The book is set in a small town in the United States and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly those who are considered to be ''strange neighbors.'' These characters include a reclusive artist, a mysterious woman who keeps to herself, and a group of gypsies who have settled on the outskirts of town.As the story unfolds, the townspeople become increasingly curious and suspicious of their neighbors, leading to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts. The novel explores themes of prejudice, tolerance, and the dangers of jumping to conclusions about those who are different from us.Starr’s writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the town and its inhabitants. The characters are well-developed and complex, with their motivations and backstories slowly revealed over the course of the novel.Overall, Strange Neighbors is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that offers a glimpse into small-town life and the human tendency to fear the unknown.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.

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