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Quill's Window is a novel by George Barr McCutcheon, published in 1917. The story revolves around a young man named Quill Gordon, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, Quill decides to leave his small town and explore the world. He sets out on a journey that takes him to New York City, Europe, and beyond.Along the way, Quill meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful young woman named Sylvia and a group of artists who live in a bohemian community in Paris. He also encounters a number of challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties and a serious illness.Despite these obstacles, Quill remains determined to find his place in the world and to live life to the fullest. He eventually returns to his hometown, where he discovers that his experiences have changed him in profound ways.Quill's Window is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of self-discovery, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the places Quill visits and the people he meets bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic of American literature.""Oh, gosh!"" exclaimed Margaret, recovering herself. ""Don't you go thinking he's as good as all that. From what he was telling me at breakfast the other day, he used to make the round trip to purgatory every night or so, --only he said it was paradise. Keep your old brandy. He wouldn't like it anyway. Not him! He says he's swallered enough champagne to float the whole American Navy.""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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162681368
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 250
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x13 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 435 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 12. Oktober 2024
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Quill's Window is a novel by George Barr McCutcheon, published in 1917. The story revolves around a young man named Quill Gordon, who inherits a large sum of money from his uncle. With his newfound wealth, Quill decides to leave his small town and explore the world. He sets out on a journey that takes him to New York City, Europe, and beyond.Along the way, Quill meets a variety of interesting characters, including a beautiful young woman named Sylvia and a group of artists who live in a bohemian community in Paris. He also encounters a number of challenges and setbacks, including financial difficulties and a serious illness.Despite these obstacles, Quill remains determined to find his place in the world and to live life to the fullest. He eventually returns to his hometown, where he discovers that his experiences have changed him in profound ways.Quill's Window is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of self-discovery, adventure, and the pursuit of happiness. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the places Quill visits and the people he meets bring the story to life, making it a timeless classic of American literature.""Oh, gosh!"" exclaimed Margaret, recovering herself. ""Don't you go thinking he's as good as all that. From what he was telling me at breakfast the other day, he used to make the round trip to purgatory every night or so, --only he said it was paradise. Keep your old brandy. He wouldn't like it anyway. Not him! He says he's swallered enough champagne to float the whole American Navy.""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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