The Complete Prose Works of Martin Farquhar Tupper by Martin Farquhar Tupper
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| Author | Tupper, Martin Farquhar, 1810-1889 |
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| Editor | Armstrong, W. C. |
| Title | The Complete Prose Works of Martin Farquhar Tupper |
| Note | Reading ease score: 55.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | The crock of gold -- The twins -- An author's mind -- Heart -- Probabilities. |
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| Summary | "The Complete Prose Works of Martin Farquhar Tupper" by Martin Farquhar Tupper is a collection of literary works composed in the mid-19th century. The book encompasses multiple pieces, including the novel "The Crock of Gold," which reflects on themes of labor, poverty, and moral choices through the life of its protagonist, Roger Acton. The narrative delves into the struggles of the working class while also highlighting the complexities of human desires and ethical dilemmas. The opening of "The Crock of Gold" introduces Roger Acton, a laborer who wakes up on a cold March morning, burdened by discontent as he tends to his daily toil. Through descriptive passages, we learn about his meager living situation, his trials, and his deep-seated values rooted in hard work and religious faith. Roger grapples with feelings of bitterness and longing for material wealth amid his struggles. As the story unfolds, it becomes apparent that he is tempted by the allure of money, leading him to a moment of moral conflict when he finds a gold coin during a moment of chaos, further complicating his internal battle between integrity and desperation. The narrative sets the stage for a tale that intertwines themes of poverty, morality, and the frailty of the human spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Essays |
| Subject | Apologetics |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20610 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 157 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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