The Village Convict by Heman White Chaplin
"The Village Convict" by Heman White Chaplin is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of Ephraim Morse, a young man recently released from prison, as he navigates his return to a small fishing village and the challenges of reintegrating into society after serving time for a crime he committed in a moment of anger related to his family’s hardships. The book delves into themes of
redemption, societal judgment, and the pursuit of honesty and success despite a stained past. In the narrative, Eph is met with a mix of sympathy and fear from the villagers, as many remember the incident that landed him in prison—setting fire to Eliphalet Wood's barn after a personal tragedy. As Eph attempts to rebuild his life, he works as a fisherman and builds a boat, earning the trust and respect of some villagers despite his conviction. With support from Dr. Burt and his wife, and particularly a budding connection with Susan, a local woman, Eph grapples with his past and his desire for acceptance. The story ultimately evolves around his efforts to achieve personal redemption and prove his worth to a community wary of his past actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chaplin, Heman White, 1847-1924 |
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| Title |
The Village Convict First published in the "Century Magazine" |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | New England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23007 |
| Release Date | Oct 12, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 397 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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