The Prairie Child by Arthur Stringer
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| Author | Stringer, Arthur, 1874-1950 |
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| Illustrator | Ward, E. F. (Edmund Franklin), 1892-1990 |
| Title | The Prairie Child |
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| Summary | "The Prairie Child" by Arthur Stringer is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the protagonist, Chaddie McKail, as she navigates complex emotions within her marriage, the responsibilities of motherhood, and the challenges of rural life on the prairie. The book explores themes of love, heartbreak, disillusionment, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of the harsh yet beautiful prairie landscape. The opening of the novel introduces us to a tense moment in Chaddie McKail's marriage. As she confronts her husband, Duncan Argyll McKail, over his apparent infidelity and casualness regarding a teaching colleague, the emotional distance between them becomes palpable. Through a series of introspective thoughts, Chaddie reflects on their troubled relationship, the sacrifices of motherhood, and the impact of their shared past on their present. This early chapter sets the stage for the exploration of their family dynamics, parental responsibilities, and the search for personal fulfillment, laying a foundation for the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Prairie Provinces -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28514 |
| Release Date | Apr 6, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 160 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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