| Author |
Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898 |
| Title |
Seth's Brother's Wife: A Study of Life in the Greater New York
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive
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| Summary |
"Seth’s Brother's Wife: A Study of Life in the Greater New York" by Harold Frederic is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story delves into the complexities of family dynamics and social conflicts within the backdrop of a rural American community, primarily focusing on the Fairchild family and their struggles after the death of Cicely Fairchild. Central to the narrative are the characters of Lemuel Fairchild, his brother Seth, and their strained relationships with ambitious relatives and hired help amidst an evolving social landscape. The opening of the novel sets a somber tone, introducing us to the household of the Fairchild family in the aftermath of Cicely's passing. We meet Alvira and Milton, the hired hands, who engage in candid conversations reflecting the longstanding tensions between the Fairchilds and the Richardsons. As the grim realities of rural life and familial expectations unfold, Lemuel emerges as a broken man burdened by grief and familial responsibilities. We see hints of conflict arising from the presence of Sabrina, a strong-willed aunt with a deep sense of family pride, further foreshadowing the enduring strife tied to their lineage and social standing. The narrative swiftly immerses readers in a world characterized by both personal loss and the collective struggle for dignity and respect in a changing society. (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 |
Villages -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Farm life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
New York (State) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Journalists -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54987 |
| Release Date |
Jun 26, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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