A Spoil of Office: A Story of the Modern West by Hamlin Garland
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"A Spoil of Office: A Story of the Modern West" by Hamlin Garland is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Bradley Talcott, a young farmer navigating the challenges of political ambition and social dynamics in the context of the Midwest during this transformative period. Through his experiences, readers are invited to engage with themes of ambition, class struggle, and the pursuit of a better life in
a rapidly changing society. The opening of the narrative introduces Bradley at the Grange picnic, a lively event symbolizing the local farming community's unity and aspirations. As Bradley drives the omnibus, the vibrant atmosphere contrasts sharply with his internal struggles of feeling marginalized and unnoticed. He becomes captivated by Ida Wilbur, a speaker at the event, whose powerful words ignite a yearning for more than his current life offers. The early chapters lay the groundwork for Bradley's journey of self-discovery and ambition amidst the socio-political challenges faced by farmers of the time, illustrating his introspective nature and the allure of political life that beckons him to step beyond his role as a laborer. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Garland, Hamlin, 1860-1940 |
|---|---|
| Title | A Spoil of Office: A Story of the Modern West |
| Credits | Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Farmers -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26189 |
| Release Date | Aug 4, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 10115 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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