Destiny by Charles Neville Buck

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Author Buck, Charles Neville, 1879-1957
Title Destiny
Note Reading ease score: 79.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Destiny" by Charles Neville Buck is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the lives of the Burton family, particularly focusing on the aspirations and struggles of the brothers Ham and Paul, as well as their sister Mary, against the backdrop of rural poverty and familial duty. The book delves into themes of ambition, identity, and the quest for a better life as the characters face both internal and external conflicts. At the start of the story, we meet Paul Burton, a sensitive and musically inclined boy, who is grappling with bullying at school and the expectations of his brother, Ham. Ham is depicted as assertive and ambitious, determined to escape their impoverished life on the family farm and seek greater opportunities. The opening chapters vividly illustrate the boys' contrasting personalities and dreams, culminating in Ham's bold declaration of his aspirations to leave and carve out a name for himself in the world, while Paul longs for acceptance and understanding through his music. The family's struggles are further compounded by socio-economic challenges, setting the stage for the greater conflict between ambition and familial obligation that unfolds throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 17141
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Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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