Author |
Chaplin, Heman White, 1847-1924 |
Title |
The Village Convict First published in the "Century Magazine"
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Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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Summary |
"The Village Convict" by Heman White Chaplin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of Ephraim Morse, a young man recently released from prison, as he navigates his return to a small fishing village and the challenges of reintegrating into society after serving time for a crime he committed in a moment of anger related to his family’s hardships. The book delves into themes of redemption, societal judgment, and the pursuit of honesty and success despite a stained past. In the narrative, Eph is met with a mix of sympathy and fear from the villagers, as many remember the incident that landed him in prison—setting fire to Eliphalet Wood's barn after a personal tragedy. As Eph attempts to rebuild his life, he works as a fisherman and builds a boat, earning the trust and respect of some villagers despite his conviction. With support from Dr. Burt and his wife, and particularly a budding connection with Susan, a local woman, Eph grapples with his past and his desire for acceptance. The story ultimately evolves around his efforts to achieve personal redemption and prove his worth to a community wary of his past actions. (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 |
Short stories
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Subject |
New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
23007 |
Release Date |
Oct 12, 2007 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 26, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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