Quill's Window by George Barr McCutcheon
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| Author | McCutcheon, George Barr, 1866-1928 |
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| Title | Quill's Window |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Quill's Window" by George Barr McCutcheon is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around complex family dynamics and the unfolding drama surrounding the character David Windom, who has a troubled history tied to the mysterious location known as Quill's Window—a cliff with an eerie past and significant emotional weight. The book introduces themes of love, loss, and the intertwining lives of several characters, including Windom's daughter Alix and the significant impact of past actions on present relationships. The opening portion of the novel begins with an engaging scene by the river, where two characters, an older man and a younger man, sit fishing and sharing a conversation that reveals much about their life experiences and the local lore. As they discuss the imposing rock known as Quill's Window, the older man recounts its dark history, including tales of an Irish hermit and a series of tragic events tied to its name. Through their dialogue, the reader is introduced to the intriguing backstory of Quill’s Window and its connection to the Windom family, setting up a rich tapestry of narrative that hints at deeper conflicts and the way haunting memories shape the present lives of the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Indiana -- Fiction |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6044 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 11, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 86 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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