The Lever: A Novel by William Dana Orcutt

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Author Orcutt, William Dana, 1870-1953
Title The Lever: A Novel
Note Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Audrey Longhurst, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Lever: A Novel" by William Dana Orcutt is a fictional work written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around characters entangled in themes of ambition, social roles, and the shifting dynamics of personal relationships against the backdrop of business and economic aspirations. The opening introduces Alice, a young woman grappling with her identity and societal expectations, particularly in relation to her father's business legacy, and her childhood friend, Allen Sanford, whose path diverges into potential diplomacy or business. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to Alice and her family as they encounter Allen while out in a carriage. This chance meeting rekindles memories of their childhood friendship in Pittsburgh. Their interaction reveals Alice's longing to participate in the business world, a passion at odds with traditional gender roles of the time. As conversations unfold, themes of aspiration and frustration emerge, especially regarding Alice's desire to make her mark in a world that restricts her. The dialogue sets the stage for exploring their personal goals and the dynamics between ambition and societal expectations, hinting at deeper conflicts that may arise as their stories progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fiction
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EBook-No. 15430
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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