| Author |
Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
| Title |
The Right of Way — Volume 03
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Right of Way — Volume 03" by Gilbert Parker is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a small Canadian village confronting themes of morality, faith, and societal norms, centering around the character of Charley, a Protestant tailor who becomes embroiled in local tensions stirred by religious prejudices and personal vendettas. The opening of the story vividly sets the stage in the dynamics of the village, especially through the eyes of Rosalie, a young woman grappling with her feelings for Charley amidst the rising tensions following an attack on him. As a mysterious incident unfolds involving a stolen iron cross and the malicious intentions of the tailor, Charley suffers injury while trying to protect himself. Rosalie acts with bravery and compassion, attempting to save him from further harm. The scene is rich with emotional depth, establishing a tense atmosphere filled with intrigue and the consequences of deep-seated beliefs and individual moral dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Canadian fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6245 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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