Cast Adrift by T. S. Arthur

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Author Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay), 1809-1885
Title Cast Adrift
Note Reading ease score: 81.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo, and David Widger
Summary "Cast Adrift" by T. S. Arthur is a novel written during the late 19th century that delves into the harsh realities of intemperance, social ambition, and the moral consequences of personal choices in American society. The story centers around the life of Edith Dinneford, a young mother whose tumultuous relationship with her mother leads her to make desperate choices that result in the tragic fate of her newborn child. The book aims to expose the dark underbelly of urban life and the struggles faced by those caught in its web of despair. The opening of "Cast Adrift" introduces us to a heart-wrenching situation where Edith, recovering from childbirth, desperately inquires about her baby, only to be met with cold and evasive responses from her mother, Mrs. Dinneford. As Edith wrestles with feelings of loss and betrayal, her mother’s ambition to climb the social ladder clouds any sense of familial duty or compassion. In a bid to maintain her social status, Mrs. Dinneford resolves to keep the truth about the baby’s fate hidden, painting a grim picture of how personal ambition can overshadow the value of human life. The stark contrast between Edith's innocent yearning for her child and her mother's ruthless coldness sets the stage for the unfolding drama of grief, deception, and moral conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Temperance -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4592
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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