| Author |
Andrews, Mary Raymond Shipman, 1860-1936 |
| Title |
The Lifted Bandage
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Lifted Bandage" by Mary Raymond Shipman Andrews is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the themes of despair, hope, and the struggle to reconcile personal beliefs in the face of tragic circumstances. It delves into the emotional turmoil of a father whose son is accused of murder and the impact of this accusation on his own state of mind. The narrative unfolds primarily in a single setting, focusing on Judge John and his relationship with his nephew, Dick. Following the coroner’s verdict that Richard, known as Master Jack, is a murderer, the judge grapples with overwhelming grief and hopelessness. In a poignant conversation, Dick attempts to persuade his uncle to see Jack's inherent goodness and potential innocence amid the damning evidence. Eventually, in a moment of deep personal crisis, the judge experiences a transformative spiritual revelation that profoundly alters his perspective on life and death, filling him with newfound joy. As the story culminates, it is revealed that a letter from Jack clears his name, yet the judge’s newfound understanding leaves readers questioning the boundaries of belief and reality. The novel eloquently explores themes of loss, faith, and the complexities of human experience in the face of tragedy. (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 |
Trials (Murder) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Judges -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mental illness -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
15894 |
| Release Date |
May 24, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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