| Author |
Churchill, Winston, 1871-1947 |
| Title |
The Inside of the Cup — Volume 07
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Inside_of_the_Cup
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Inside of the Cup — Volume 07" by Winston Churchill is a novel written in the early 20th century. It delves into the spiritual and moral struggles of its characters as they navigate conflicts within a church community, primarily focusing on the character of Rector Hodder, who challenges the established doctrines and social injustices he perceives in modern society. The opening of the book introduces Rector Hodder as he reflects on his growing discontent with the status quo of Christianity and his desire to confront the moral failures within his congregation. He is grappling with the repercussions of a controversial sermon that has polarized his parishioners and driven a wedge between him and powerful layman Eldon Parr, who embodies the financial and moral corruption of the community. As Hodder contemplates the implications of his beliefs, he engages in a poignant conversation with Mrs. Constable, who expresses concern for her husband’s financial ties and the potential repercussions of Hodder's radical ideas. This initial conflict sets the stage for an exploration of faith, societal responsibility, and the challenges of ethical leadership in the face of materialistic pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Christian life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Attitude change -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Christian ethics -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Conscience -- Religious aspects -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
5362 |
| Release Date |
Oct 17, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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