The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines by Homer Greene

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Author Greene, Homer, 1853-1940
Title The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines
Note Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Blind Brother: A Story of the Pennsylvania Coal Mines" by Homer Greene is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around two brothers, Tom and Bennie Taylor, who are navigating the harsh realities of life in the Pennsylvania coal mines during a time of labor strikes. Tom, the older brother, is determined to help his blind sibling regain his sight, highlighting themes of familial loyalty, sacrifice, and the moral dilemmas faced by the working class. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Bennie, a blind boy who works as a door-boy in the coal mine, relying on his older brother Tom for support and guidance. The narrative sets the stage for their struggles as they navigate the complexities of life in a mining community facing turmoil from strikes. A significant moment occurs when Bennie shares his hopes of saving money to seek medical treatment for his blindness, which underscores the brothers' deep bond. As the story unfolds, Bennie becomes lost in the mine, prompting a desperate search by Tom, which ultimately tests their resilience and love for one another amid a backdrop of social unrest and personal sacrifice. This opening sets up a poignant exploration of the intersection of personal dreams and harsh realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Brothers -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Miners -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Physicians -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Pennsylvania -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Coal mines and mining -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Blindness -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Trials -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Mine accidents -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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