Barriers Burned Away by Edward Payson Roe

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Author Roe, Edward Payson, 1838-1888
Title Barriers Burned Away
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Barriers Burned Away" by Edward Payson Roe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of struggle, faith, and redemption against the backdrop of personal and societal challenges, centering around protagonists Dennis Fleet and his family as they grapple with hardships and seek to overcome the barriers life has thrown in their path. The opening of the novel introduces the Fleet family during a fierce winter storm, highlighting the anxieties and struggles they face. Dennis Fleet, the sick father, is worried about their son navigating the treacherous weather to return home. His wife's unwavering hope and love contrast with his deep despair, as he wrestles with feelings of abandonment by God amidst their hardships. When their son finally arrives, a mix of emotions unfolds, revealing the family's dynamics and the father's inner turmoil regarding his faith. This emotionally charged scene sets the tone for the family's journey, suggesting that themes of redemption and perseverance will play a significant role as they navigate the difficulties ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Fires -- Fiction
Subject Great Fire, Chicago, Ill., 1871 -- Fiction
Subject Chicago (Ill.) -- History -- To 1875 -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 6627
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 8, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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