The Trumpeter Swan: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Trumpeter Swan: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Trumpeter Swan is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Bailey, Temple (1869–1953).
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Trumpeter Swan" by Temple Bailey is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Randolph Paine, a young soldier returning to his Virginia home after serving in World War I, and his complex feelings about reintegrating into civilian life, familial responsibilities, and blooming affections for the charming Becky Bannister. The story also touches upon themes of honor, social class disparities, and the lingering impacts of war. The opening of the book introduces the setting as Randolph embarks on a train journey back to Virginia, striking up conversations with fellow passengers. We learn about Randy’s pride in his lineage, his deep connection to his hometown, and his conflicting emotions about his mother's financial struggles while he was away. Upon his return, he encounters Becky, whose youthful exuberance and genuine affection for him stir feelings of nostalgia and possibility. Through the characters' exchanges, Bailey sets the stage for themes of love, aspirations, and the pursuit of one’s place in a world changed by war.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Trumpeter Swan
- Author credits: Bailey, Temple (1869–1953)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
