The Choir Invisible by James Lane Allen
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| Author | Allen, James Lane, 1849-1925 |
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| Title | The Choir Invisible |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Transcribed for Project Gutenberg by Susan L. Farley. Project Gutenburg/Make A Difference Day Project 1999 |
| Summary | "The Choir Invisible" by James Lane Allen is a historical novel set in the late 19th century. The narrative begins in the early wilderness of Kentucky in the year 1795, focusing on the lives of early settlers and the clash between nature and burgeoning civilization. Central to the story are the characters John Gray, a schoolmaster with a hopeful future, and Amy Falconer, a beautiful young woman of noble birth struggling to adjust to her new life in the wilderness. The opening of the book introduces a vivid description of a May afternoon in Kentucky, painting a picturesque scene filled with the beauty of nature and the emerging human settlements. Amy Falconer is depicted riding on her horse, presented as an emblem of grace amid rugged surroundings. Soon after, we meet John Gray, whose thoughts reveal his ambition and dreams for his life, as well as his feelings for Amy. Their interactions suggest an undercurrent of tension driven by societal expectations and personal desires. The beginning sets up the novel's exploration of love, ambition, and the struggle for identity in a changing world, providing a glimpse into the themes that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Kentucky -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2316 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 3, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 40 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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