The Leatherwood God by William Dean Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title The Leatherwood God
Note Reading ease score: 88.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Nathan Harris, Eric Eldred, Charles Franks, David Widger
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Leatherwood God" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds in the early 1800s in a rural settlement where the arrival of a mysterious figure known as the Leatherwood God sparks a fervent religious revival. The story delves into the lives of the local settlers, notably focusing on characters like Matthew Braile and the enigmatic Dylks, who emerges as a charismatic preacher and captivates the community with his claims of divine authority. At the start of the novel, the peaceful setting of Leatherwood Creek is introduced, along with its inhabitants and their simple lives centered around agriculture and spirituality. The story reveals a village shaped by religious fervor yet marked by varying beliefs and inner conflicts. The opening chapters depict a series of conversations between the local characters, such as the skeptical Matthew Braile and the enthusiastic Abel Reverdy, as they discuss the recent camp meeting where Dylks made a striking impression. Dylks's sudden appearance, along with his strange behaviors—including a loud snort that captivates the attendees—sets the stage for a brewing storm of devotion and doubt within the community. The solid foundation of their beliefs begins to tremble as his influence spreads, hinting at the internal and external conflicts that will arise as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Ohio -- Fiction
Subject Dylks, Joseph C. -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 7311
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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