A young spurns a heiress when marrying her would mean she would lose a major part of her inheritance. Years later, when this is no longer the case, he resumes the courtship; but this time she spurns him.
This is the entire short novel, revised for ESL students reading at level 4 of the Ladder word series. Nothing is missing, merely the inherent verbosity of Henry James, which has resulted in a better book than the original book Henry James wrote.
Excerpt
During the latter part of the nineteenth century there practiced in the city of New York a physician wo enjoyed a large share of the consideration given to distinguished members of the medical profession. It was ab element in Dr. Sloper's reputation that his learning and skill were evenly balanced; he was what you might call a scholarly doctor, and yet there was nothing abstract in his remedies--he always ordered you to take something.
Dr. Sloper was a clever man, and this is really the reason he had become a local celebrity. He was...
My second book is about a boy who has Asperger's Syndrome and is bullied to the point to where he shoots up his school. I have divided the excerpts from it into three parts: Before, during and after the shooting.
Dreamin’ Dreams is more than a collection of stories; it is a celebration of Irish life, adventure, and the unforgettable characters who make growing up in Ireland a journey worth remembering.
