The Fruit of the Tree by Edith Wharton

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Author Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
Illustrator Kimball, Alonzo, 1874-1923
Title The Fruit of the Tree
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Fruit of the Tree" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds within the context of industrial society, focusing on the dynamics between workers and management, particularly through the lens of the main character, John Amherst, an assistant manager at the Westmore Mills. The book delves into themes of social justice, personal responsibility, and the stark realities faced by the working class, illustrated through the struggles of the injured mill worker, Dillon, and the young nurse, Justine Brent. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the surgical ward in the Hope Hospital where Justine Brent, a volunteer nurse, attends to Dillon, a mechanic injured in a factory accident. The atmosphere is tense, reflecting Dillon's despair as he learns the gravity of his injuries. John Amherst enters the hospital seeking information about Dillon's case, hinting at his deeper concern for the welfare of the workers at the mills. Their conversation reveals the intricate connections between hospital staff and mill management, foreshadowing a broader critique of the industrial environment and the personal stakes for both the workers and the management responsible for their safety. The opening sets the stage for a compelling exploration of societal issues through the intersecting lives of its characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Psychological fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Widows -- Fiction
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Female friendship -- Fiction
Subject Textile industry -- Fiction
Subject Remarried people -- Fiction
Subject Industrial relations -- Fiction
Subject Labor movement -- Fiction
Subject Berkshire Hills (Mass.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 19191
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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