Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
Title |
Coniston — Volume 01
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Note |
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coniston_(novel)
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Credits |
Produced by Pat Castevans and David Widger
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Summary |
"Coniston — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a shifting political landscape in America, focusing on themes of democracy and social class. The narrative introduces key characters, notably Jethro Bass, the son of a tanner, and Cynthia Ware, the daughter of a minister, whose complex relationship unfolds amid the tensions of a small village in New England. At the start of the narrative, the reader is immersed in the landscape of Coniston, where the lives of its inhabitants are deeply intertwined with the environment and the social hierarchy that defines them. The opening chapters primarily present the contrasting characters of Jethro and Cynthia as they navigate their mutual curiosity and burgeoning feelings against societal expectations. Jethro, who appears unrefined and underestimated by his peers, begins to exhibit a form of quiet strength and ambition, while Cynthia grapples with her own feelings of attraction and societal propriety. As the political atmosphere intensifies, foreshadowing a dramatic town meeting, the stage is set for Jethro's journey from the fringes of society to a position of power, intertwining personal ambitions with larger communal dynamics. (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 |
New England -- Fiction
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Subject |
New England -- Politics and government -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
3762 |
Release Date |
Oct 17, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 8, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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