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Title: The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 1

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Summary: "The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 1" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the troubled family of Mr. Chester and his two sons, George and Tom, who have disappointed him with their reckless behavior and lack of ambition. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil affecting not only the father but also the daughter, Winifred, who stands as a beacon of hope amidst her father's disillusionment with his sons' failures. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the strained relationship between Mr. Chester and his sons, particularly Tom, who is returning home after being expelled from university. As Tom arrives, his father is resolute in his disdain, reflecting on his ambition for his sons and the heartbreak of their failures. Winifred attempts to intercede on Tom's behalf, illustrating her compassionate nature and desire to reconcile family bonds. The tension culminates in a significant confrontation where familial duty clashes with personal aspirations, revealing the complexities of love, ambition, and the harsh realities within a family grappling with disappointment and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

EBook No.: 62464

Published: Jun 24, 2020

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 1

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Prodigals and Their Inheritance; vol. 1" by Mrs. Oliphant is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the troubled family of Mr. Chester and his two sons, George and Tom, who have disappointed him with their reckless behavior and lack of ambition. The narrative delves into the emotional turmoil affecting not only the father but also the daughter, Winifred, who stands as a beacon of hope amidst her father's disillusionment with his sons' failures. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the strained relationship between Mr. Chester and his sons, particularly Tom, who is returning home after being expelled from university. As Tom arrives, his father is resolute in his disdain, reflecting on his ambition for his sons and the heartbreak of their failures. Winifred attempts to intercede on Tom's behalf, illustrating her compassionate nature and desire to reconcile family bonds. The tension culminates in a significant confrontation where familial duty clashes with personal aspirations, revealing the complexities of love, ambition, and the harsh realities within a family grappling with disappointment and expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Oliphant, Mrs. (Margaret), 1828-1897

EBook No.: 62464

Published: Jun 24, 2020

Downloads: 138

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.