Everyman's Land by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson
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| Author | Williamson, C. N. (Charles Norris), 1859-1920 |
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| Author | Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel), 1869-1933 |
| Title | Everyman's Land |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Everyman's Land" by C. N. Williamson and A. M. Williamson is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Mary O'Malley, a nurse, who reflects on her life, her relationship with her blind brother Brian, and her unexpected connection to the wealthy Beckett family after their son, Jimmy, dies in battle during World War I. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexity of human relationships amidst the backdrop of war. The opening of the novel introduces Mary as she writes a letter to her deceased father, revealing her deep emotional struggles and sense of responsibility towards her brother Brian, who has lost his sight in the war. As she recounts Brian's optimistic outlook on life despite his blindness, the reader is drawn into their world, which is marked by loss and unfulfilled dreams. Mary learns of the death of Jimmy Beckett and reflects on a fleeting romance they shared before the war, which sets the stage for her complicated feelings towards the Beckett family and her own moral dilemmas. As Mary grapples with her past actions and her current circumstances, the narrative hints at the profound transformations awaiting the characters in their journeys through grief and hope. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 19806 |
| Release Date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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