The Eyes of the World by Harold Bell Wright
"The Eyes of the World" by Harold Bell Wright is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around themes of inheritance, personal struggle, and societal expectations, as it begins with the poignant scene of a dying woman whose son is returning home to confront both his family's past and his own destiny. At the start of the novel, we meet a gravely ill woman, identified as Mary, who
is anxiously awaiting the arrival of her son, Aaron King. As she lies in a stark, almost bare room, her thoughts are consumed by the legacy she wishes to pass on to him. When Aaron finally arrives, they share a heartfelt conversation where she reveals the sacrifices she made for his education and upbringing. Meanwhile, the narrative hints at Aaron's journey toward self-discovery, suggesting that he will be tested as he navigates his future in California, a place marked by both opportunity and societal complications. The opening chapters set the tone for a story that promises to explore deep emotional connections and the impact of familial ties while weaving in broader social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wright, Harold Bell, 1872-1944 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Eyes of the World |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Eyes_of_the_World_(novel) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Legacies -- Fiction |
| Subject | Artists -- Fiction |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Subject | Painters -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 11715 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 298 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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