The Militants by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews

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Author Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman, 1860-1936
LoC No. 07018098
Title The Militants
Stories of Some Parsons, Soldiers, and Other Fighters in the World
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The bishop's silence -- The witnesses -- The diamond brooches -- Crowned with glory and honor -- A messenger -- The aide-de-camp -- Through the ivory gate -- The wife of the governor -- The little revenge.
Credits Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia, Martin Pettit
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Summary "The Militants" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a collection of stories told through the lens of clergymen, soldiers, and other fighters, presumably written in the early 20th century. The work dives into themes of faith, struggle, and the heroism of everyday lives as they intersect during tumultuous times. The opening portion introduces key characters, particularly focusing on a Bishop and a young girl named Eleanor, hinting at their intertwined futures and the impact of their respective journeys. The opening of "The Militants" sets the stage by presenting a quiet July day where the Bishop walks to church and encounters a lively young girl named Eleanor. Their playful exchange reveals her innocence and curiosity, as well as a deeper, reflective side from the Bishop, who finds himself drawn to Eleanor’s resemblance to her deceased mother. The dialogue captures a rich sense of character development and thematic foreshadowing, hinting at loss, kinship, and the trials faced by both characters. In this first interaction, Andrews establishes an emotional bond that will likely influence the unfolding narrative, weaving together themes of spirituality and the trials of love and duty against a backdrop of historical struggles. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Clergy -- Fiction
Subject Soldiers -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 15496
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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