The Torch Bearer by Reina Melcher Marquis

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Author Marquis, Reina Melcher, 1881-
Title The Torch Bearer
Note Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Torch Bearer" by Reina Melcher Marquis is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Peter Burnett, a young schoolmaster, and his interactions with the charming but peculiar Sheila, an orphan girl he teaches at a girls’ seminary run by Mrs. Caldwell. The book explores themes of growth, mentorship, and artistic aspiration in the delicate framework of Southern society in Shadyville, Kentucky. The opening of the narrative introduces Peter Burnett as he enjoys the freedom of a weekend away from teaching, offering a glimpse into his character—intelligent yet somewhat indifferent to societal expectations. As he strolls through Shadyville, Peter encounters Mrs. Caldwell, who brings his attention to Sheila, her beloved granddaughter. Their conversation reveals Sheila's extraordinary intellect and imaginative nature, reminiscent of a budding poet, which Mrs. Caldwell is worried may isolate her from the world. The chapter deftly establishes Peter’s role as a mentor to Sheila, hinting at his own internal struggles and desires for a more engaging life, setting the stage for the relationships and conflicts that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Women authors -- Fiction
Subject Mothers -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 32394
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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