The Slanderers by Warwick Deeping
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"The Slanderers" by Warwick Deeping is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around several characters, most notably Zeus Gildersedge, a miserly old man, and his daughter, Joan, who represents a stark contrast to her father's avarice and bitterness. The narrative likely explores themes of morality, human relationships, and the struggle between materialism and idealism as it delves into the complexities of their lives within the context of
their environment. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Zeus Gildersedge, an unyielding and miserly man who isolates himself from the world, preferring his vices over human connection. He is contrasted sharply with his daughter, Joan, whose innocence, beauty, and naive curiosity about the world set her apart from her father's bleak existence. Joan’s interactions with her father reveal the strained relationship marred by his meanness and her own attempts to connect despite the oppressive atmosphere of avarice that pervades their home. The passage sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their characters as they navigate the complexities of familial love, societal expectations, and personal aspirations in a vividly described pastoral setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Deeping, Warwick, 1877-1950 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Slanderers |
| Credits |
Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made available by the Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Gossip -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58287 |
| Release Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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