Round the Corner in Gay Street
Round the Corner in Gay Street is a novel by Grace S. Richmond that follows the lives of several families living on a street in New York City during the early 20th century. The story explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as the characters navigate their way through life's challenges.
By Grece S. Richmond · First published 1892 · Genre: Fiction, Romance, Historical · 21 chapters · 88,446 words
First lines
The hour for breakfast at the home of Mr. Harrison Townsend, in Worthington Square, was supposed to be eight o'clock. In point of fact, however, breakfast was usually served from that hour on, until the last laggard had appeared.
The head of the house himself was always promptly on hand at eight. On the morning of April second he had, as usual, nearly finished his breakfast before the door opened to admit a second member of the family. Mr. Townsend raised his eyes as a tall and slender figure limped slowly across the floor.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Grece S. Richmond
- Date: 1892 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Romance, Historical, Drama, Literary
- Length: 88,446 words
- Structure: 21 chapters, 1,754 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Fiction — The book is primarily a work of fiction, focusing on narrative storytelling and character development.
- Romance — The plot includes romantic elements and relationships that are central to the story.
- Historical — The setting and context are influenced by historical events or periods, providing a backdrop for the narrative.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, including emotional conflicts and character interactions.
Tags
historical fiction · coming of age · urban life · friendship · family dynamics · social issues · romance · identity · community · adventure · self-discovery · cultural exploration
Contents
- An Introduction by Telephone
- Jane Wears Pearls
- Gay Street Settles Down
- Shirley has Grown Up
- Peter Sees a Light
- Luncheon for Twelve
- Forrest Plays a Trick
- Pot-Hooks
- Without Gloves
- Black Care
- Weeds and Flowers
- A Breakdown
- Jane Puts a Question
- Christmas Greens
- Murray Gives an Answer
- Peter Reads Rhymes
- Snap Shots
- A Red Glare
- Hide and Seek
- Peter Prefers the Porch
- In the Garden