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2004-10-17
Public domain in the USA.
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Churchill, Winston
1871
1947
Coniston — Volume 01
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coniston_(novel)
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"Coniston — Volume 01" by Winston Churchill is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of a shifting political landscape in America, focusing on themes of democracy and social class. The narrative introduces key characters, notably Jethro Bass, the son of a tanner, and Cynthia Ware, the daughter of a minister, whose complex relationship unfolds amid the tensions of a small village in New England. At the start of the narrative, the reader is immersed in the landscape of Coniston, where the lives of its inhabitants are deeply intertwined with the environment and the social hierarchy that defines them. The opening chapters primarily present the contrasting characters of Jethro and Cynthia as they navigate their mutual curiosity and burgeoning feelings against societal expectations. Jethro, who appears unrefined and underestimated by his peers, begins to exhibit a form of quiet strength and ambition, while Cynthia grapples with her own feelings of attraction and societal propriety. As the political atmosphere intensifies, foreshadowing a dramatic town meeting, the stage is set for Jethro's journey from the fringes of society to a position of power, intertwining personal ambitions with larger communal dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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New England -- Fiction
New England -- Politics and government -- Fiction
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Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923
Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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