A Lover in Homespun by F. Clifford Smith
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"A Lover in Homespun" by F. Clifford Smith is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The opening tale introduces Onesime Charest, a farmer in a small French-Canadian village, who is eagerly preparing for the return of his son, Zotique, from the United States. The book likely explores themes of family, community, and the intricacies of rural life, capturing both the joys and challenges of its characters as they
navigate relationships and societal expectations. The beginning of the story unfolds on a beautiful evening as Onesime drives through his village, greeted warmly by locals excited for Zotique's return. The atmosphere is celebratory, with festivities planned to welcome the son back home, admired for his good looks and accomplishments. As guests gather, the tension subtly emerges through the interactions between Zotique, his brother Vital, and Katie White, a young woman who captures both brothers' affections. The opening sets up a dynamic exploration of sibling rivalry and unspoken feelings, hinting at the unfolding drama that will develop as the characters confront their emotions during a pivotal family reunion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Smith, F. Clifford (Frank Clifford), 1865-1937 |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Lover in Homespun And Other Stories |
| Contents | A Lover in Homespun — The Faith that Removes Mountains — A Pair of Boots — A Prairie Episode — A Daughter of the Church — A Perilous Encounter — Le Loup-Garou — A Christmas Adventure — Narcisse's Friend — A Strange Presentiment — A Memorable Dinner. |
| Credits |
Produced by Early Canadiana Online, Robert C. Cicconetti, Diane Monico, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16860 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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