"Helen of the Old House" by Harold Bell Wright is a story that takes place at the beginning of the 1900’s within the manufacturing town that is called Millsburgh, where social responsibility is a major theme. There is a contrast between the wealthy Mill owner Adam Ward, and the families of the working-class communities that struggle. Adam's daughter Helen, as well as the children Bobby and Maggie Whaley, go through life exploring the societal roles and class differences, wondering where real happiness can be found. When Bobby and Maggie Whaley meet the peculiar Interpreter in a small hut next to the Mill, they are welcomed into a world of stories and kindness. Their initial joy is ruined by Adam Ward, when their meeting exposes the reality of the struggles that are created by class differences.
Helen of the Old House
By Harold Bell Wright
In a town divided by wealth, two children seek adventure and happiness while confronting the harsh realities of social class.
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About the AuthorHarold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).
Harold Bell Wright was a best-selling American writer of fiction, essays, and nonfiction. Although mostly forgotten or ignored after the middle of the 20th century, he had a very successful career; he is said to have been the first American writer to sell a million copies of a novel and the first to make $1 million from writing fiction. Between 1902 and 1942 Wright wrote 19 books, several stage plays, and many magazine articles. More than 15 movies were made or claimed to be made from Wright's stories, including Gary Cooper's first major movie, The Winning of Barbara Worth (1926) and the John Wayne film The Shepherd of the Hills (1941).
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