The Tyranny of Weakness by Charles Neville Buck
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Author | Buck, Charles Neville, 1879-1957 |
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Illustrator | Stahr, Paul, 1883-1953 |
Title | The Tyranny of Weakness |
Note | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Summary | "The Tyranny of Weakness" by Charles Neville Buck is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the turbulent emotions and societal expectations faced by the young protagonist, Stuart Farquaharson, as he navigates love and rigid family traditions in the aftermath of the Civil War. The inciting conflict arises from his feelings for Conscience Williams, a spirited girl from the North, against the backdrop of a father's strict moral and puritanical control over his daughter. The opening of the novel introduces Stuart and Conscience during their youthful banter as they face the nuances of blossoming adolescence and the weight of their family backgrounds. Stuart is torn between his noble heritage and his romantic ideals, while Conscience teases him, revealing her independent spirit. The dynamic between them unfolds through lively exchanges filled with misunderstanding and emerging affection, setting the stage for deeper themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of societal norms on personal desires. As the narrative progresses, the tension between Stuart's desires and Conscience's father's stringent expectations begins to emerge, foreshadowing the struggles that will ensue in their relationship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 21689 |
Release Date | Jun 6, 2007 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 130 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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