Breakers and Granite is a novel written by John Gould Fletcher, an American poet and writer. The book was first published in 1921 and is set in the early 20th century in a small coastal town in Maine. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Breakers and the Granite, who have been rivals for generations.The Breakers are a wealthy family who own a large estate overlooking the sea. They are proud and arrogant, and look down on the Granite family, who are poor and hardworking. The Granite family, on the other ...
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Breakers and Granite is a novel written by John Gould Fletcher, an American poet and writer. The book was first published in 1921 and is set in the early 20th century in a small coastal town in Maine. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Breakers and the Granite, who have been rivals for generations.The Breakers are a wealthy family who own a large estate overlooking the sea. They are proud and arrogant, and look down on the Granite family, who are poor and hardworking. The Granite family, on the other hand, are honest and humble, and have a deep respect for the sea and the land.The novel follows the lives of the two families as they struggle to overcome their differences and find common ground. It explores themes of love, family, class, and the beauty and power of nature. As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their prejudices and learn to appreciate the value of each other's way of life.Fletcher's writing style is poetic and lyrical, and he uses vivid descriptions of the landscape and the sea to create a sense of atmosphere and mood. The characters are well-drawn and complex, and their interactions are nuanced and realistic.Overall, Breakers and Granite is a timeless classic that explores universal themes of human nature and the power of love and forgiveness. It is a beautifully written novel that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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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