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LoC No.: 19002326

Title: Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
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Summary: "Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions in America prior to World War I, focusing on the experiences and interactions of several key characters in the fictional city of Fenchester. The protagonist, Jeremy Robson, a young reporter, navigates the complex dynamics surrounding American patriotism and German-American sentimentality during a convention of German societies, while also dealing with his own personal conflicts and aspirations. The opening of the novel presents Jeremy Robson at a German convention in Fenchester where the singing of patriotic German songs sets a tense and uneasy atmosphere. As he observes the fervent display of German pride, Jeremy learns about the political nuances at play, including the rising influence of German-Americans and their loyalty to their heritage, which contrasts with the American identity he grapples with. He encounters notable figures like Magnus Laurens and Marcia Ames, whose own backgrounds and motivations add depth to the unfolding narrative. The interplay of patriotism, identity, and personal ambition is introduced through Jeremy's desire to report on the event and highlight Americanism, as well as his growing infatuation with Marcia—setting the stage for conflicts both external and internal, amidst the looming specter of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958

Illustrator: Brown, Arthur William, 1881-1966

EBook No.: 55400

Published: Aug 21, 2017

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 19002326

Title: Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America

Credits: Produced by David Widger from page images generously
provided by the Internet Archive

Summary: "Common Cause: A Novel of the War in America" by Samuel Hopkins Adams is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds against the backdrop of rising tensions in America prior to World War I, focusing on the experiences and interactions of several key characters in the fictional city of Fenchester. The protagonist, Jeremy Robson, a young reporter, navigates the complex dynamics surrounding American patriotism and German-American sentimentality during a convention of German societies, while also dealing with his own personal conflicts and aspirations. The opening of the novel presents Jeremy Robson at a German convention in Fenchester where the singing of patriotic German songs sets a tense and uneasy atmosphere. As he observes the fervent display of German pride, Jeremy learns about the political nuances at play, including the rising influence of German-Americans and their loyalty to their heritage, which contrasts with the American identity he grapples with. He encounters notable figures like Magnus Laurens and Marcia Ames, whose own backgrounds and motivations add depth to the unfolding narrative. The interplay of patriotism, identity, and personal ambition is introduced through Jeremy's desire to report on the event and highlight Americanism, as well as his growing infatuation with Marcia—setting the stage for conflicts both external and internal, amidst the looming specter of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871-1958

Illustrator: Brown, Arthur William, 1881-1966

EBook No.: 55400

Published: Aug 21, 2017

Downloads: 225

Language: English

Subject: World War, 1914-1918 -- United States -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.