| Author |
Taylor, Mary Imlay, 1878-1938 |
| Illustrator |
Williams, George Alfred, 1875-1932 |
| Title |
The reaping
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| Original Publication |
United States: Little, Brown, and Company, 1908.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works put online by Harvard University Library's Open Collections Program.)
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| Summary |
"The Reaping" by Mary Imlay Taylor is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around political intrigue and personal relationships, primarily focusing on the complex dynamics between characters such as William Fox, a brilliant yet contentious political figure, and his cousin Robert Allestree, a talented portrait artist. Themes of ambition, love, and societal expectations unfold within the backdrop of Washington's political landscape. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Capitol, where characters discuss the formidable presence of William Fox, noted for his sharp wit and rhetorical skills. The narrative paints a vivid picture of the setting, juxtaposing political life with the personal lives of those involved. Through conversations among characters like Allestree and other members of Congress, along with glimpses of their social circles, we encounter not only Fox’s genius but also the tensions he creates due to his ego and ambitions. The scene is set for a story woven with romance, ambition, and the intersection of public and private lives, hinting at deeper conflicts and relationships to develop throughout the narrative. (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 |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Washington (D.C.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72917 |
| Release Date |
Feb 10, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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