| Author |
Duncan, Norman, 1871-1916 |
| Illustrator |
Fritz, H. E. |
| LoC No. |
05029106
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| Title |
The Mother
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Mother" by Norman Duncan is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around a passionate mother, Millie, who fiercely protects her young son Richard from the harsh realities of life while navigating her own struggles as a single parent in a gritty urban environment. Themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of family dynamics unfold as she grapples with her past and the future of her child. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Millie and Richard in a tenement setting following the death of Millie's estranged husband. Millie tries to comfort her son during his grief by assuring him that his father has ascended to a better place. As they navigate the complexities of life, Millie's resourcefulness and determination to shield Richard from painful truths become evident. The opening portrays their bond as they attend the funeral of a notable figure, Senator Boligand, through which Millie weaves a narrative to ease her son's fears about loss and death. This intricate blend of tenderness and harsh reality sets the tone for the emotional journey that lies ahead. (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 |
Mothers and sons -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27550 |
| Release Date |
Dec 17, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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