Dust by E. Haldeman-Julius and Marcet Haldeman-Julius
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"Dust" by E. Haldeman-Julius and Marcet Haldeman-Julius is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds on the Kansas prairie, focusing on the struggles and aspirations of the Wade family, particularly the dynamics between the parents—Jacob and Sarah Wade—and their children, including their son Martin, whose journey toward maturity is central to the story. As they confront harsh realities of settler life, the themes of resilience, familial obligation,
and the dichotomy of dreams versus reality are prevalent. The opening of the book introduces the Wade family at a pivotal moment in their journey. Jacob grapples with his frail health after returning from the war, while Sarah tirelessly manages their household and nurtures their children in difficult conditions. We witness the strain of survival amidst a backdrop of dust and drought, with young Martin feeling the weight of responsibility as tensions arise between familial duties and personal ambition. As the family settles into their hopes for a better life on the land, the emotional complexities begin to surface, setting the stage for their individual and collective struggles in a world that is unforgiving. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haldeman-Julius, E. (Emanuel), 1888-1951 |
|---|---|
| Author | Haldeman-Julius, Marcet, 1887-1941 |
| Title | Dust |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Marriage -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 945 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 569 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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