Clarence Budington Kelland

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Catty Atkins (1919)

Beschreibung

Catty Atkins is a novel written by Clarence Budington Kelland and originally published in 1919. The story follows the life of Catherine ""Catty"" Atkins, a young woman from a small town in Michigan who dreams of escaping her mundane life and finding adventure in the big city. After graduating from high school, Catty moves to Chicago, where she takes a job as a stenographer and begins to immerse herself in the city's social scene. She quickly becomes known for her wit, charm, and beauty, and attracts the attention of several wealthy men. As Catty navigates the ups and downs of her new life, she must also confront the darker side of the city, including corruption, crime, and betrayal. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Catty Atkins is a classic coming-of-age story that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 20th-century America. With its engaging characters, sharp dialogue, and vivid descriptions of life in the city, it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and classic literature.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.

Autor

Clarence Budington Kelland was an American writer. He was a notable literary personality in his heyday, describing himself as "the best second-rate writer in America" and being prolific and versatile. His most well-known juvenile works were the Mark Tidd and Catty Atkins series, while his best-known adult work was the Scattergood Baines series. Kelland's other famous adult books include: Conflict (1920), Rhoda Fair (1925), Hard Money (1930), Arizona (1939), and Dangerous Angel (1953). Kelland's name lives on in hundreds of films based on his works, notably Speak Easily (1932), starring Buster Keaton. The film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936), starring Gary Cooper, was based on the Kelland serial Opera Hat from The American Magazine. Opera Hat was eventually adapted into the short-lived television series Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1969 70) and the film Mr. Deeds (2002). One of Kelland's most well-known characters, Scattergood Baines, appeared in six Hollywood pictures from 1941 to 1943, starring Guy Kibbee as Baines. The Baines character was a benevolent but often misunderstood guy who tried to aid the residents of his little village.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 344
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Juni 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 499g
• ISBN-13: 9781104630997
• ISBN-10: 1104630990
• Artikelnr.: 26826981