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Gregory, Jackson
1882
1943
Johnson, Frank Tenney
1874
1939
Johnson, F. Tenney
The Bells of San Juan
E-text prepared by Al Haines
"The Bells of San Juan" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. It explores life in the small desert town of San Juan, focusing on its unique characters and the historical significance of the six bells that resonate through the town. Central to the story is Ignacio Chavez, the bell-ringer, who embodies the duality of the town's peaceful exterior contrasted with the undercurrents of violence and tragedy, particularly in light of a recently committed murder. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Ignacio Chavez, who casually strolls through the streets of San Juan, contemplating his work and the notable bells of the Mission. Through rich descriptions, we learn about the town's atmosphere and its intertwined history with the bells, meant to signal both joyous and sorrowful events. Ignacio's carefree demeanor is abruptly changed when gunfire shatters the stillness, prompting him to ring the bells to alert the town of a death. The tension escalates as the newcomer, Virginia Page, a young doctor, becomes entwined in the unfolding drama, leading to her encounter with Roderick Norton, the sheriff, who seeks justice in a turbulent social landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Category: American Literature
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