The Quality of Mercy by William Dean Howells

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Author Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920
Title The Quality of Mercy
Note Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Quality of Mercy" by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around the character T. W. Northwick, who finds himself in a moral and financial crisis following the revelation of his embezzlement from the company he works for. As the narrative unfolds, themes of guilt, redemption, and the complexities of human relationships come to the forefront. At the start of the novel, we meet Northwick as he returns to his home after a troubling meeting with company directors, which ends with him branded a "thief." Caught in a web of internal conflict, he contemplates his impending decisions regarding both his fate and the implications for his family. The opening establishes a vivid setting that combines Northwick's external journey and his inner turmoil, as he navigates his complicated feelings of shame and the desire for mercy, revealing the psychological depth of the protagonist and setting the tone for the moral dilemmas that will play out throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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