The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 3 by Winston Churchill

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Author Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947
Title The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 3
Note Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
Summary "The Dwelling Place of Light — Volume 3" by Winston Churchill is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the intersecting lives of individuals in a time of labor unrest and social upheaval, focusing primarily on the character of Janet Bumpus, a stenographer drawn into the syndicalist movement. As the story unfolds, readers witness her transformation from a passive observer to an active participant in the struggle for workers' rights, reflecting a broader commentary on class struggle and socio-political themes. At the start of the book, Janet Bumpus finds herself captivated by an impassioned speaker named Rolfe, who articulates the grievances of the working class and the need for revolution against capitalism. As she pushes through the crowd to hear him better, she becomes increasingly aware of her own discontent with her life and the injustice surrounding her. Following their encounter, Rolfe invites her into the syndicalist movement, leading her to confront her own beliefs and desires. The opening establishes a framework for Janet’s journey, highlighting her inner conflicts and growing affiliation with the striking workers, as well as introducing themes of empowerment, identity, and the struggle against societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Strikes and lockouts -- Fiction
Subject Working class women -- Fiction
Subject Textile industry -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3648
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Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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