The Purple Heights by Marie Conway Oemler
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Author | Oemler, Marie Conway, 1879-1932 |
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Title | The Purple Heights |
Note | Reading ease score: 81.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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Summary | "The Purple Heights" by Marie Conway Oemler is a novel set in the early 20th century, likely around the 1920s. The story follows Peter Champneys, a boy from the impoverished remnants of a once-prominent Southern family, as he navigates life in Riverton, South Carolina. The themes of poverty, family legacy, and the quest for identity are woven throughout Peter's development and formative years, particularly in the context of his relationship with his loving mother and the African American community surrounding him. At the start of "The Purple Heights," we are introduced to Peter's humble home and his day-to-day life filled with vivid sensory experiences that shape his character. The narrative focuses on Peter's early childhood, his impression of the world around him, and the major figures in his life, including his mother, Maria, and Emma Campbell, a colored woman who plays a significant role in his upbringing. Despite his poverty, Peter finds joy in drawing, a talent that his mother nurtures, as well as in his bond with the natural environment. The narrative touches upon the struggles of growing up without a father, the remnants of his family's social status, and the friendships he forms, including a love-hate relationship with his mischievous cat, whom he names Martin Luther. The opening sets up Peter's inner world and hints at the challenges he will face as he seeks to reconcile his past with his ambitions for a brighter future. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | South Carolina -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 12596 |
Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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