God's Green Country: A Novel of Canadian Rural Life by Ethel M. Chapman

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Author Chapman, Ethel M., 1888-1976
Title God's Green Country: A Novel of Canadian Rural Life
Note Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "God's Green Country: A Novel of Canadian Rural Life" by Ethel M. Chapman is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores the life of a rural family in Ontario, focusing on the struggles of a young boy named Billy Withers as he navigates the harsh realities of farm life, childhood, and family dynamics. The narrative expresses themes of ambition, fear, and the longing for a different life as Billy grapples with his father's strict and often harsh ways while longing for education and freedom. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to the Withers family, revealing a tense atmosphere on their farm, compounded by the fear Billy feels toward his father's authority. As farm chores begin, Billy is pulled out of school against his wishes, adding to his internal conflict and desire for a better future. His mother, Mary, serves as a source of support amidst the family's struggles, but she too is burdened by the weight of their circumstances. The narrative sets up Billy's character as an earnest child with dreams beyond the confines of their farm while foreshadowing the challenges he will face in his quest for self-identity and a hopeful future. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Farm life -- Canada -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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