The End of the World: A Love Story by Edward Eggleston

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Author Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902
Title The End of the World: A Love Story
Note Reading ease score: 79.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The End of the World: A Love Story" by Edward Eggleston is a novel written in the late 19th century, showcasing the intricacies of love and societal expectations in a rural American setting. The narrative centers around Julia Anderson, a young woman caught in familial strife and the prejudices of her mother concerning her affection for August Wehle, a German plowman. As Julia navigates her dual struggles of love and maternal control, the novel explores themes of race, class, and identity, particularly through the friction of her easy affection for August against her mother’s disdain for his background. The opening of the book introduces the tumultuous relationship between Julia and her mother, Mrs. Anderson, who harbors deep disdain for the "Dutchman" she believes her daughter loves. In a charged household dynamic, Samuel Anderson, Julia's father, remains largely mute, avoiding conflict with his assertive wife. Julia feels trapped by her mother's suffocating control and often finds solace in the presence of August, who is unaware of the intense scrutiny their interactions draw. As the story unfolds, the societal prejudices of their time further complicate their budding romance, with tensions heightened by their differing backgrounds and the impending conflict instigated by Mrs. Anderson’s fierce protectiveness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
Subject Love stories
Category Text
EBook-No. 14051
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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